Yet the day after the temple ceremony, three physicians from ... vulnerability that comes from being the last bastion of Himalayan Buddhism. The others have vanished, among them Ladakh (dismantled ...

The interior of the Qambalin Tibetan Buddhist temple is seen in Nagoya's Moriyama Ward on Dec. 6, 2024. Items such as "omamori" good luck charms and "ofuda" amulets are also sold there ...

I received my doctorate in art history from The Ohio State University, specializing in the art of South Asia, with minors in Islamic and Himalayan Buddhist art. My book, Decoding A Hindu Temple: ...

Located in western Nepal, Swargadwari is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site believed to be the gateway to heaven. The temple sits atop a hill, surrounded by breathtaking vistas of the Himalayan range.