Statues of the Buddha, Bodhi trees, and lotus flowers. They’re all important symbols of Buddhism - the religion followed by Buddhists. Buddhism is one of the largest religions in the world.
The biennial list is intended to raise awareness and funds to help preserve the sites it spotlights. Africa's Swahili Coast, Maine's lighthouses and Buddhist grottoes in China are also in peril.
Scholars and Buddhist devotees from 14 countries, including the United States and China, explored ancient heritage while visiting Buddhist sites in Taxila and Khanpur. The delegation, comprising ...