Buddhism
How Buddhism is Being Adapted for American Society
Buddhism is thriving in the united States and developing into “American Buddhism.” Buddhism has evolved over the years similar with all mainstream religions. It has branched…
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Buddhism
100,000 Monks Gather at UFO-Like Temple
Monks stand before giant golden UFO-like Thai temple to receive alms. In a ceremony like no other, 100,000 monks gathered to receive alms in the magnificent…
Buddhism
Watch this Robot Monk Help Promote Buddhism
The Budda-Bot bringing Buddhism and science together. The Longquan Buddhist temple, located on the outskirts of Beijing’s Haidian District, is a very modern temple in China.…
Buddhism
Dalai Lama Will Speak About World Peace In Indiana
Dalai Lama will speak at Indiana State Fairgrounds on June 25. The Dalai Lama's last visit to Indianapolis was in 2010. He then spoke to a…
Agnosticism
Pew Study: Highly Religious Are Happier and Spend More Time with Families
Quality of purchasing decisions and health habits for less religious are about the same as highly religious Have you ever wondered how religion actually affects individuals…
Buddhism
Meet the Buddhist Monk Who Used to be President of Myanmar
Former Myanmar President Thein Sien joins Buddhist Monkhood. Just four days after presiding over the historic transition of power to the former opposition party, the National…
Buddhism
Conan O’Brien Visits Buddhist Temple to Get Enlightened
Conan learns life at a Buddhist Temple is a little different than he imagined. We’re loving this funny clip of Conan O’Brien at a Buddhist Temple…
WRN Editorial Staff
Apr 11, 2016
Buddhism
Japanese Buddhist and Lutheran Pastors Spreading God Through Rock ‘n’ Roll
Japanese Pastors spread “the good word” while headbanging. In Japan, religion does not play a big role in the everyday life of its citizens. For many…
Buddhism
Oxford Theology Students Are No Longer Extensively Required to Study Christianity
Theology students at Oxford now have the option to explore other world religions instead of a strong focus on Christianity. For the past 800 years, the…
Buddhism
Garry Shandling Will Be Ordained As a Monk In Buddhist Funeral Service
Long-time Buddhist comedian Garry Shandling will become a monk during his Buddhist funeral service next month. The famous Larry Sanders Show star Garry Shandling will be…
Buddhism
School Forced to Ban Yoga After Parents Complain
Elementary school forced to cease yoga classes and use of “namaste” after complaints from parents. The Bullard Elementary School in Kennesaw, Georgia has recently come under…
Buddhism
New Thich Nhat Hanh Documentary to be Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch has been announced to be working on the Buddhist documentary film Walk with Me about Thich Nhat Hanh. Benedict Cumberbatch, star of the BBC’s…