Later, a couple of other eminent monks from the Western Regions came to the temple and translated Buddhist scriptures here, making it the well-deserved "first scripture translation workshop" in China.

The scriptures and books translated by Kumarajiva, a Buddhist monk from the Kingdom of Kucha (present-day Kuqa County, Xinjiang), significantly facilitated the spread of Buddhism and shaped the ...

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The preliminary exam is being held at Gandan Temple in Lhasa, the capital city of Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region. The examination began on July 12 and will run until July 19. These monks ...

In August, 300 guests — including monks, lamas and nuns from all over the world — will attend a consecration ceremony of a ...

"More Buddhist scriptures and antique books in China will be digitalised in the future, which can make it easier for people to explore their values in modern society," Lhashamgyal said.