In a monastery in central Myanmar, a Buddhist monk, Wathawa, rallies his militia with a cry: “What’s our spirit like?” “The spirit of iron!” shout a group of rifle-bearing men ...

reflect the deep-rooted Buddhist heritage of the country. From golden stupas glinting in the sunlight to ancient temples whispering tales of centuries past, the pagodas of Myanmar are not just ...

KNOWN as the Golden ... Buddhist temples, with ancient capital cities like Amarapura, Sagaing and Inwa filled with beautiful stupas and pagodas. But with its stunning poppy fields, Myanmar ...

So, what's it like visiting the last Buddhist kingdom on Earth ... Other highlights of Bhutan are the many golden temples, some of which are guarded by colorful, fluttering prayer flags.

Asia's rich history and diverse cultures are embodied in its stunning temples ... in Yangon, Myanmar, Shwedagon Pagoda's golden stupa, adorned with jewels, is a stunning Buddhist site that ...

Police in Myanmar's troubled Rakhine state have opened fire on Buddhist protesters, killing at least seven. The violence occurred after more than 4,000 ethnic Rakhine Buddhists gathered in Mrauk U ...