Buddhism
Sri Lanka Vesak Day will Open with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The schedule for the UN Vesak Day in Sri Lanka is rolling out. This year, the United Nations Vesak Day will be celebrated in Colombo and…
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Agnosticism
USCIRF Adds Russia to list of Worst Religious Freedom Violators in 2017 Report
Banning of Jehovah’s Witnesses catapulted Russia to the list of shame. The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) declared in its yearly report that the…
Buddhism
Vatican Asks Buddhists and Catholics to Work Together for Global Peace
Vatican calls on Catholics and Buddhists to promote peace On May 10, the Buddhist community will be celebrating a religious festival known as the Vesakh. The…
Agnosticism
In America, the More Educated You are, the Less Religious You Are
Are you less religious if you’re more educated? Pew has found the general notion of the highly educated being less religious is actually true[/tweetit] based on…
Buddhism
Buddhist Says Meditation is Scientifically Proven to Make Your Life Better
Buddhist master says science proves meditation improves the quality of lives. Famous Buddhist monk Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, the propagator of Tergar meditation, says scientists have discovered…
Buddhism
Richard Gere on How Buddhism Changed His Career
Ever since his speech against the occupation of Tibet during the ’93 Oscars, the actor has seen a downward spiral in his popularity. Once one of…
Buddhism
Dalai Lama Hints He may be Reincarnated as a Woman in India
Dalai Lama’s controversial belief on his reincarnation has been brought up before. The 14th Dalai Lama recently hinted towards his rebirth as a woman[/tweetit], speaking to…
Anglicanism
How Music Festivals and Religion are Intertwined
The connection between faith and music is undeniable, especially in the context of music festivals. “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe,…
Art
Buddhist Inner Path Festival Begins Today
2017 Festival of Buddhist films, art and philosophy kicks off today. Teamwork Arts is proud to present The Inner Path (TIP), a festival of Buddhist films,…
WRN Editorial Staff
Apr 7, 2017
Buddhism
Muslims Births on Pace to Outnumber Christian Births; Hindu and Jewish Population Will Lag
By 2060 Muslims will have 6 million more births than Christians; Hindus and Jews will not keep pace with other religions; Buddhist population will decline. Although…
Buddhism
Despite China’s Warnings, Dalai Lama has Arrived in India for 9-Day Visit
Dalai Lama in Arunachal Pradesh Despite warnings by the Chinese government, the leader of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama, arrived at Bomdila[/tweetit], West Kameng district in…
Buddhism
Buddhist Leaders’ ‘Call to Action’ Against Policies of the New Administration
Stand Against Suffering: A Buddhist Call to Action The foundation of Buddhism is based on compassion and peace, however, that doesn't mean that all the Buddhists…