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When mentioning Buddhist pilgrimage sites, four places -- those associated with the life of Lord Buddha -- come to mind. Three of them are Bodh Gaya in Bihar (the site of enlightenment); Sarnath (the location of the first sermon); Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh, (the site of Buddha's parinirvana) India; and…

In Thailand, it's forbidden for women to be ordained as monks. But one woman has found a way to defy the all-male clergy and has helped hundreds of other women do the same.

Gone are the days when monks used candles to provide light, but the tradition of candle offering on Khao Phansa, the first day of Buddhist Lent which falls on July 14, continues, and with it Lent candle processions.

Reminiscent of the scene in Oscar-nominated film The Two Popes where Cardinal Julio Bergoglio (Jonathan Price) was led by the Swiss Guards up the long staircase to have audience with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins) at the Apostolic Palace, a group of Buddhist monks and laymen were guided…

When it comes to travel attractions in Udon Thani, some people might think of Kham Chanot forest and beautiful pictures of Talay Bua Daeng (Red Lotus Sea) might spring to mind.

BURI RAM: The sermon hall at a temple in Muang district of this lower northeastern province was burned down by a fire that broke out in the small hours on Sunday.

PATNA: Union steel minister and senior JD(U) leader RCP Singh on Tuesday made fun of his own party’s parliamentary board chairman Upendra Kushwaha saying, “Whose name you (reporter) are taking on the beautiful occasion of International Yoga Day on this holy place of Bodh Gaya.”

Many places are veiled in darkness. Arguably, they were once -- or still -- a reminder of things that should be left unsaid. You may entertain the thought of them, but should not make them known. Who wants to hear of social evil and death? But these places can offer…

After the sun sank over the Wang River, a caravan of classic horse-drawn carriages stationed in front of Wat Chiang Rai and acting Capt Supoj Chairuamkoon was in the saddle to welcome tourists on a sightseeing tour. In the northern town of Lampang, this has long been a popular way…