Chatbots trained on Buddhist scripture offer spiritual guidance in a project that has also attracted attention in Bhutan ...

In this episode, Kings and Generals explores how Buddhism first entered Japan and gradually transformed the spiritual and political landscape. From its arrival via Korea to its acceptance by the ...

A Korean Buddhist statue from the 14th century that was stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago has been returned ...

“Sha ri shi. Shiki fu i ku. Ku fu i shiki.” The sounds of the monks’ chants reverberated through me. I didn’t know what the words meant, but somehow they brought me a measure of peac ...

Buddhism in modern Japan is more than just a religion; it is a cultural and philosophical influence that shapes everyday life. In this video, we explore how Buddhism continues to impact Japanese ...

A Buddhist Statue Stolen From a Japanese Temple Nearly 13 Years Ago ... feel like crying,” Woonou, the temple’s chief monk, told The Associated Press over the phone. He insisted that Japan ...

A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a yearslong legal battle between Japan and South ...

TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen ... the temple’s chief monk, told The Associated Press over the phone. He insisted that Japan “plundered” the statue from Korea ...

TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ... Sekko Tanaka, a former head monk at Kannonji, told reporters that the handover ceremony ...