Buddhism
China Now Regulates Who Can Be Reincarnated
Buddhist reincarnation is now regulated by the Chinese government. China, in one of the most ludicrous displays of totalitarianism in history, has restricted Buddhist monks in…
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250,000 Dollar Car Is the Focus of Investigation on Buddhist Monk
90-year-old monk Thai Monk Somdet Chuang being investigated over vintage Mercedes-Benz. A classic 1953 Mercedes-Benz has become the focus point in a political battle that is…
Buddhism
Buddhists Celebrate Magha Puja Day
Traditions and history behind Magha Puja Day. Magha Puja is also known as the Full Moon Day. It is a Buddhist festival that is celebrated by…
Buddhism
After Health Scare, Dalai Lama Spoke About Compassion Sunday
Dalai Lama spoke about compassion, education and humility in Minneapolis. The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan Buddhist Leader, has assured his many followers that he is healthy,…
Agnosticism
Which Political Party do Religious Groups Typically Vote For?
How U.S. religious groups lean in politics. According to the Religious Landscape Study by Pew Research Center, The Republican party rests easy with Mormons in the…
Buddhism
Bernie Sanders’ Awesome Response About His Spirituality
Bernie Sanders gives stunning answer to CNN’s question of his faith. Voters, a few days prior to the Democratic primary in South Carolina, asked a series…
Buddhism
Why Buddhists Celebrate Nirvana Day
The journey to enlightenment: death, rebirth and nirvana acknowledged on Nirvana Day. Nirvana Day refers to an annual Buddhist festival that is celebrated on February 15th…
Agnosticism
What is the Least Religious State in America?
New survey shows the least religious state in the U.S. According to the Gallup 2015 poll, New Hampshire contains the lowest number of religious people in…
Buddhism
Happy Chinese New Year!
Traditions of Chinese New Year Out of the many holidays that transpire in China every year, The New Year celebrations tend to be more dominating and…
Buddhism
David Bowie’s Ashes Scattered in Buddhist Funeral Tradition
Bowie’s Ngaben: a multi-part two week Buddhist death ritual of celebration and sorrow. David Bowie's will was expected to be unique, and it did not disappoint,…
Buddhism
Christina Figueres Credits Buddhist Thich Nhat Hanh for Inspiring Climate Change Talks
Figueres says the teachings of Zen Master helped in Paris Climate Change negotiations A Buddhist monk and his counsel played an instrumental role in the Paris…
Buddhism
What is the role of women in world religions? [Infographic]
A Woman’s Work: Roles of Women in World Religions. How do we view the changing role of women in religion in current times? The equality of…