Big Buddha cable car breaks down

The cable car ride to the Big Buddha statue in Hong Kong was suspended on Thursday after 700 tourists were trapped in cold conditions for up to 90 minutes by a breakdown.

Buddha Bar opens branch in Makati City, Philippines

Buddha Bar, a French-owned bar-restaurant chain opened its fourth Asian branch in Makati City last week after Jakarta, Beirut and Dubai. It is located at Picar Place along Kalayaan Avenue. The establishment has 3 floors that can seat 525 people. Each floor has a specific purpose.

Buddhist temple a spiritual home to immigrants 

Just off the busy Grand Concourse, in the Tremont section of the Bronx, sits a modest two-story home arguably unlike any other in the borough.Inside, a Thai monk spends most of his day in prayer and meditation.

The Anti-Super Bowl Guide

We know the Super Bowl isn't for everyone so we've compiled some other activities for those who don't want to miss out on the Sunday fun. [ more › ]

Nepal luring tourists to Buddha's birthplace

NEPAL has launched a campaign to attract tourists and pilgrims to the town where Buddha was born.