Seoul: Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC 935 AD) in today s North Gyeongsang Province in the ...

This relic of a distant era is a “gongso,” one of Korea's first Catholic churches ... old Catholic cemetery that shook the life of this Buddhist believer. "I found graves of Catholic martyrs ...

Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC–935 AD) in today’s North Gyeongsang Province in the southeastern ...

This image, provided by the municipality of Yeosu, shows the region's trademark azalea colonies of Mount. Yeongchwisan and ...

KYOTO--Resembling something out of cyberpunk fiction, a research team including a Buddhist temple has created an AI-based chatbot called “Buddhabot,” which stands in for priests and answers ...

In the Theravada form of Buddhism followed in Southeast Asia, Gautama’s enlightenment is commemorated along with his birth ...

Practise your English with our short listening exercises: play the audio, answer the questions, and check the answers at the ...

The Republic of Korea, represented by Ambassador Miyon Lee, last week officially handed over Sri Lanka’s first-ever floating ...

Fifteen landmarks, mostly Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, will be featured in the special exhibitions for a month from late October. Kosanji temple’s Kondo hall will be on display for the ...

Busan, Korea ’s vibrant port city, has long been a favourite for domestic and international tourists with its mix of modern ...

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The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness. According to legend, two fishermen struck gold and found a statue of the god while fishing on the ...