Buddhism
A practical guide to travelling around China
In Tokyo, monks walk across fire—and you can join them
What is Songkran? The meaning behind Thailand’s water festival
Buddha in Repair
Cruise the Japanese pirate islands on this floating ryokan
Community Ritual
Everyone wants to visit South Korea now—and so should you
Buddhist monks have a secret to reduce painful suffering
How Hue became the vegetarian food capital of Vietnam
Centuries of history reduced to rubble after Myanmar earthquake
Can religion make you happy? Scientists may soon find out.
Is this the most spiritual destination in the Himalayas?
Hiking through Buddhist shrines in South Korea's mountainous north
Done the Camino? Try tackling Japan’s 88-temple Shikoku Trail
Why did these monks in Japan choose to mummify themselves?
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