CHIANG RAI, Thailand — In Thailand, it’s not uncommon to hear the chanting of the monks as you wake up on a Sunday morning, or to walk past a hoard of saffron-robed novices on your way to the market.

The Korean order first contacted the LA museum in 2015, seeking information about the provenance of several paintings in its collection that were believed to have been stolen from Buddhist temples, ...

When it comes to hell, Buddhists are at something of an advantage. While torment may await those who stray from the path of righteousness, it needn’t be eternal. “The wonderful thing about Buddhist ...

Showing replicas of artworks instead of the real thing is usually anathema to an art museum, but the J. Paul Getty Trust on Tuesday showed why that rule has its exceptions. The Getty Trust fleshed out ...

If Japanese Buddhist Temple Bells Could Talk If you’ve visited Buddhist temples in Japan, chances are you passed through ...

The two objects in this exhibition exemplify the birth of Buddhism in Japan. In 552, the Korean kingdom of Baekje sent the Japanese court sacred texts (sutras) and a gilt bronze sculpture, thought to ...