Of the first Elders of the Pskov Caves monastery only Mark is known by name. The Chronicle says of him: “In the beginning, a certain Elder was living at the Kamenets near the cave. Some fishermen saw ...

The landscapes are diverse, with sites ranging from desert cave towns to high mountain monasteries. The ancient history, coupled with medieval Christian heritage and breathtaking landscapes ...

The village has been the location for many Buddhist monasteries. Remnants of a cave monastery and two walls dedicated to Rinchen Zangpo found in Lingshed. According to folk tales, there were more ...

the 12th century Phuktal… Zongkhul Monastery, also spelled Dzongkhul, is one of the spectacular cave monasteries in Zanskar region of Ladakh. Situated in Stod… Renowned as the second largest ...

Most members of the Thai youth football team rescued from a flooded cave have had their heads shaved as part of a Buddhist ceremony to ordain them as novices. Their coach is also receiving monk's ...

Hundreds of Ladakhis and tourists from all over the world crowd into the courtyard of the small Takthok cave monastery for a two-day celebration in honour of Padmasambhava. Also known as Guru ...