A trip to Nepal is not just ... it was a major center of Buddhist learning. Although it has faced political challenges since the 1950s, Drepung still houses numerous cultural relics, including ...

Lumbini Buddhist University and Beijing Language and Culture University to work together on cultural exchange, language ...

The second edition of the India-Nepal Cultural Festival organised by the Embassy of India in Nepal took place on Saturday in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.

In the wake of this situation, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution recognising December 21 ...

Beijing has been pushing to introduce a Chinese version of Buddhism in Nepal, the same way it is reshaping Tibetan identity ...

More than 1.14 million foreign tourists visited Nepal in 2024, marking a significant milestone for the country's tourism ...

symbolizes a timeless bridge between the Buddhist heritage of Nepal and China, reflecting a profound spiritual and cultural connection that has flourished through centuries. Prime Minister Oli ...

Nepal, a sovereign republic in South Asia, is nestled primarily in the majestic Himalayas, with parts extending to the ...

In Patan only girls from the Buddhist ... But in 2008 Nepal’s supreme court essentially rejected a Newari woman’s petition against the tradition, citing its cultural and religious significance.

Nepal, with its unique juxtaposition of Hindu and Buddhist culture and lifestyle, has seen few festivities during the pandemic. In the capital Kathmandu, rituals including chariot processions ...

A dozen nuns showcased martial art skills to celebrate the reopening of Druk Amitabha Monastery in Nepal, aiming to promote gender equality. The nunnery, supporting physical and mental health through ...