Every country in Asia has a different story and every city? An ultimate experience altogether! Check out the list of some of ...

Throughout the history of the spread of Buddhism to Tibet from India, Buddhist masters and pilgrims have travelled between India, Nepal and Tibet using ancient Himalaya trails. These are their stories ...

This spring, Kalmyk joins Māori, Newar (Nepal Bhasa) and Assamese as new additions to Yale’s DILS program, which allows students to pursue languages not formally taught at Yale through structured, one ...

It was dangerous and impractical for society. And so, Buddhism gradually faded in the land of its birth. Buddhist missionaries learnt from this and softened their approach abroad.

Mongolia as a travel destination can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land. IMAGE: Supriya Newar enjoys Mongolia's ...

This roundtable was initially proposed by Dina Bangdel, a prominent historian of Himalayan and South Asian art. Dina passed away on July 25, 2017. She has left us with her notable research that ...

The Katmandu Valley is home to a group known as the Newar, who have a distinct language, tend to be primarily Hindu or Buddhist, and are influenced by aspects of Indian culture.

This volume presents the religious, architectural, and textual background of Vãbāhā, one of the 16 main monasteries of Patan, located in one of the three royal cities of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal.

Nepal is also the birthplace of Buddha, and many people, like the ethnic group Newar, practice Tibetan Buddhism. Hinduism is the dominant religion, however, and Nepalese and English are the ...

To visit the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal during the famous Gunla festival is to experience the vibrant culture of the Newars, and get a glimpse into India's lost Buddhist past ...

In this article, we will take a look at the 20 most Buddhist countries in Asia. If you would like to skip our discussion on the global influence of Buddhism, you can go to the 5 Most Buddhist ...