Buddhism
Obama Visits Laos and Speaks of the Strength of the Buddhist Faith
Obama praises the Buddhist faith in Laos. President Barrack Obama visited Laos on Wednesday in an attempt to strengthen relationships between the U.S. and the people…
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A Minnesota Fourth Grader is Recognized as Reincarnated Buddhist Lama
Jalue Dorjee, a 9-year-old from Minnesota declared a Buddhist lama, will soon move to India to live in a monastery. Life as a fourth grader in…
Agnosticism
Americans with A Diverse Mix of Friends Are Less Religious
Religious diversity may be changing beliefs in America. Diversity has long been listed on the table of assets that have served to make America the Superpower…
Buddhism
Kubo and the Two Strings Introduces Western Kids to Buddhist Concepts
Kubo and the Two Strings is re-introducing Buddhism to western viewers Kubo and the Two Strings is a movie that re-introduces Buddhism and its beliefs to…
Agnosticism
Putin’s Yarovaya Laws Violate Human Rights and Religious Freedom
Russian President Vladimir Putin Signs The Yarovaya Law, A Law That Violates Religious Freedom. On July 7, 2016, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the “Yarovaya laws,”…
Anglicanism
Not Just Scripture: Social and Political Issues Are Hot Topics in Churches
Church-goers find politics being discussed from pulpits. The presidential campaign fever has been caught by religious institutions too, with churchgoers saying that their clergy have started…
Buddhism
Buddhist Monks Rescue Plane Crash Victims Moments Before Plane Explodes
Monks honored as heroes after risking their lives to rescue victims of a plane crash. The Buddhist Monks have always been viewed by people as calm,…
Buddhism
Dalai Lama Shares How to Obtain The Ultimate Happiness
Dalai Lama explains how one can obtain happiness and peace in an interview with ‘Lion’s Roar.’ Most people in the West have been brought up knowing…
Buddhism
China’s Panchen Lama Presides Over Ritual Being Held for First Time in 50 Years
Panchen Lama holds Kalachakra ritual after 50 year ban in China. Having ousted the Dalai Lama from power during the occupation of Tibet, China decided to…
Buddhism
Dharma Day Celebrates the Beginning of Buddhism
On Dharma Day Buddhists celebrate the Buddha’s first sermon. One of the most important festivities for Buddhists around the world is Asalha Puja. Asalha Puja, otherwise…
Buddhism
The Japanese Festival of the Dead: Obon
Rituals and traditions of the Buddhist Obon Festival. Obon or Bon is the Japanese festival celebrated to honor the dead and spirits of their ancestors. It…
Buddhism
Archaeologists May Have Found The Skull Bone of The Buddha
Ancient shrine in China may hold The Buddha’s skull bone. Archaeologists found something quite amazing inside of a gold casket, which was stored in a silver…