Anglicanism
How Do You Get Happy and Stay Happy? You Join a Religion, Study Says
A recent study shows participation in religion makes you happy for a sustained amount of time. At least so state the results of a recent study…
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Agnosticism
These are the Top 10 Definitions of God in One Word
If you could pick just one word to illustrate God what would it be? HuffPo publishes the top 10 definitions of God submitted by its readers.…
Buddhism
Dalai Lama Will Visit Philadelphia in October to Teach and Accept Liberty Medal
The Dalai Lama, a man held in the highest esteem by his followers, will be visiting Philadelphia in the not too distant future. Yes, Pope Francis…
Agnosticism
How Ethnically Diverse are Religions?
Research by Pew ranks the least and most racially diverse religions. A Protestant denomination, the Seventh-Day Adventists, weighs in as the most racially diverse religious group…
Buddhism
Top 5 Ways to Relieve Your Anxiety – Try These Buddhist-Inspired Techniques
5 Buddhist psychological techniques that can help prevent or reduce anxiety. Anxiety is a psychological concern that every individual will experience once or even several times…
Buddhism
Watch Monk Rescue Unwanted Children in ‘Tashi and the Monk’ Documentary on HBO
The heartwarming story of one man’s vision of a safe haven for abandoned children is depicted in Tashi and the Monk. On August 17, 2015, the…
Atheism
Fallout, the Post-Apocalyptic Video Game Series Borrows from Religious Stories
The popular video game series Fallout takes inspiration from religious texts and stories. Fallout is a series of video games set in a post-apocalyptic 22nd and…
Agnosticism
What is Religious Trauma Syndrome?
American psychologist, educator and writer Marlene Winell describes her research on the effects some feel after leaving a religion. According to American psychologist, educator and writer…
Buddhism
Photographer David Butow’s Journey to Capture Buddha
“White Buddha” by iPhone-shoot is licensed under CC BY 2.0 California based Photojournalist David Butow has worked in exotic locales as Burma, China, Yemen, Afghanistan, Peru and…
Buddhism
The Dalai Lama’s Answer to Concerns on Religion Failing
The Dalai Lama explains how to restore religion with Larry King. With many research studies including the latest by PEW Research Center in May 2015 showing…
Buddhism
Tibetans Protest Death of Religious Leader Tenzin Delek Rinpoche While in Chinese Custody
Suspicion is mounting regarding the cause of monk Tenzin Delek Rinpoche’s death. Tibetans are protesting following the death of a religious monk and spiritual leader, demanding…
Buddhism
Thich Nhat Hanh Transferred to U.S. to Continue Rehabilitation
Plum Village releases update on Thich Nhat Hanh describing his journey to the United States for continued healing after suffering a stroke in November last year.…