Attention all other religions, your hell is a tame paradise compared to the dark, bloody underworld of Buddhism. In Thailand, gruesome sculptural depictions of the 136 fiery pits of Buddhist hell, ...

Bangkok, May 17 (efe_epa).Bangkok, May 17 (efe_epa). — Less than two hours outside of the Thai capital, a monastery has brought visions of ‘Naraka’, a term used in Buddhism to describe a realm similar ...

In Singapore's Haw Par Villa, otherwise known as the Tiger Balm Theme Park, Chinese folklore and the Ten Stages of Buddhist Hell are depicted with gruesome relish. The penalties for neglecting your in ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a new travel blog. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. Brothers Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par gained fame and fortune in the early 20th century ...

The first comprehensive exhibition in the United States to explore portrayals of hell across the Asian religious traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Islam, Comparative Hell: Arts of Asian ...

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Singapore’s Haw Par Villa is a sprawling complex of sculptures, tree-lined walkways and exhibits focused on Buddhist beliefs. But there was only one part that any visitor wanted to talk about – hell.

Detail of the “Hell for Priests Scroll’ (12-13th c.), showing a demon jailor leading sinners to the river of excrement (Collection of the Nara National Museum, all images courtesy PIE International) ...

Why is Bodhidharma, revered ancient teacher of Zen/Chan Buddhism, scowling at New York City? Because his beloved, once livable NYC—where Buddha-inspired beatnik poets and artists once frolicked; loft ...

When it comes to hell, Buddhists are at something of an advantage. While torment may await those who stray from the path of righteousness, it needn’t be eternal. “The wonderful thing about Buddhist ...