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Buddhism
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
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…
Buddhism
New Year traditions of the largest sub-sect of Buddhism, Mahayana. Mahayana Buddhism is the largest branch or sub-division of the Buddhist religion. Compared to the faith’s…
Buddhism
China Publishes “Verified Living Buddha” List. The maiden list stating the names of “authentic living Buddhas” was published on the Chinese State Administration for Religious Affairs…
Agnosticism
Featured Contributor Christel Manning examines why so many people are leaving their religion. Americans, especially young people, are leaving religion in record numbers. There are now…
Buddhism
Beloved Buddhist leader Thich Nhat Hanh returns home after 6 months of stroke rehabilitation in San Francisco. The nuns and monks of Plum Village community has…
Agnosticism
Reinventing the concept of God to apply to religious and nones alike. Believers of different faiths have their own notions about God or the Supreme Being.…
Buddhism
Examining Japanese New Year traditions. New Year in Japan is an auspicious holiday. It symbolizes renewal. The event starts with “Bonenkai” or “forget the year” parties…
Buddhism
Infographic of Worldwide Burial Traditions by U.K.-based RHC Funeral Services Company Across the world, a variety of different religions are celebrated, each one boasting its own…
WRN Editorial Staff
Dec 28, 2015
Buddhism
Christian or Not; Christmas is a time for friends and family. Whatever the debates are at this moment, one thing is a certainty: Christmas continues to…
Agnosticism
Exclusively from WorldReligionNews.com! What Do World Religions Do During the Holiday Season? Discover what world religions do during the holiday season in this information-packed infographic, which…
WRN Editorial Staff
Dec 21, 2015
Buddhism
Buddhist Priest and author Zenju Earthlyn Manuel describes how Buddhists must respond to gun violence. There are things and events that trigger fear in every individual.…