Controlling the process of reincarnation enables Beijing to shape the spiritual leadership of Tibetan Buddhism.

In a historic resolution passed during its First General Assembly, the Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition ...

This file photo taken on March 29, 2022 shows Yu Chi-Hsuan (L) introducing to foreign visitors the Song Dynasty-style tea whisking skills at a ...

Hundreds of years ago, Mangtuan was designated as the county's official paper-making village, and the paper made there was ...

Diverse elements of Chinese culture and civilization have influenced Persian literature, particularly Persian poetry. Many ...

In sixth-century China, a woman known to history as Empress Dowager Ling ruled over an empire called the Northern Wei.

The world's oldest orchestral music, gagaku was imported from mainland China in ancient times. The melody is not based on a ...

The recent transfer of cultural artifacts, including several Tibetan Buddhist relics, from the US to China may help advance the Chinese government’s efforts to distort Tibet’s history and appropriate ...

Armed with anecdotes, historical evidence, maps and slides, the author-historian outlined India's ancient soft power in his ...

Tofu's journey started during the Han Dynasty in China. It was developed by curdling fresh soy milk with a coagulant. The ...

A lively exhibition at Hong Kong’s Palace Museum explores the culture of feasting — including a centuries-old predecessor to Deliveroo ...

Through stories, recipes and fascinating anecdotes, a new book delves into the spice’s rich legacy, uncovering its role in ...