In hindsight, it could be said that these were the bells that tolled for no one. “The temple bell provision had previously been outlined in individual local historical records but it is the ...

The Temple of Heaven, situated in southeastern Beijing ... Aside from the main hall, sleeping quarters, watch room and bell tower, there is a small stone pavilion with a bronze statue.

KYOTO--Monks at Chion-in temple in Higashiyama Ward here did a test run of its famed hanging bell on Dec. 27 to prepare for the traditional bell-ringing ceremony on New Year’s Eve. In the test ...