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In Nepal, a nation wedged between India and China, a unique time zone is just one expression of a singular national identity.
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Buddhism
Who gets to choose the next Dalai Lama?
Tibetan Buddhists believe the Dalai Lama decides when and where he will reincarnate. But China's ruling Communist Party says it must choose who will replace him.
Temples (Religious)
Fire Destroys Sacred Buddhist Hall in Japan that Housed ‘Eternal Flame’
The flame, which spiritual leaders say has been continuously lit for more than 1,200 years, was salvaged after the blaze and moved to a different site.
Japan
Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ in Japan destroyed by fire – video
A Buddhist building on Miyajima island in Japan has been destroyed by fire. Reikado Hall, part of Daishō-in temple complex, was home to an 'eternal flame' said to have been…
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In Thailand, Buddhism Is Twinned With Political Power
In Thailand, where it’s the state-sanctioned religion, practices have proved to be surprisingly mutable.
Buddhism
A Map and Timeline of the History of Buddhism in Asia
The many paths by which the religion flourished across Asia.
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How Taiwan Became a Refuge for Buddhism
A Sinicized form of the religion has been preserved on the island, where daily life itself now sometimes seems like an exercise in Buddhist practice.
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Life, Death and Rebirth in Nepal, the Land of the Buddha
Starting at the birthplace of Buddhism, a writer traces how its teachings spread across Asia, transforming the continent forever.
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An Essential Reading List on the History of Buddhism in Asia
A reporter’s essential reading list on Buddhism in Asia.
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A Primer on Buddhist Monuments
Three architecturally significant stupas, or reliquary mounds, in Nepal, Thailand and Taiwan.
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Buddhist Terms Explained: From Dharma to Samsara
Words and terms common in the Buddhist communities of Nepal, Thailand and Taiwan.