Buddhism
Pluto Region May Be Named After Buddhist Deity
In the aftermath of NASA’s historic New Horizons flyby of Pluto, names are being given to the geographical features of the distant planet. One of the…
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Dalai Lama Says More Women as Leaders Might Lead to Less Violent World
World crises require a compassionate approach to leadership. The Dalai Lama thinks that the world would be less violent if more women assumed leadership roles globally.…
Agnosticism
EXCLUSIVE: WorldReligionNews.com Same-Sex Marriage Poll Results: 75% Of Americans Support It
WorldReligionNews.com ran a U.S. citizen targeting poll using organic search and paid social to determine how Americans feel about same-sex marriage. The results may surprise you.…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jul 15, 2015
Buddhism
Want to Be Happy? Be Generous and Compassionate, Says Neuroscientist
In a study initiated by the Dalai Lama, a neuroscientist was asked to study kindness and compassion via the brains of Buddhists. Research on Buddhist monks’…
Buddhism
Thich Nhat Hanh has Made “Remarkable Progress” in Stroke Recovery
Thich Nhat Hanh’s determination and strength of will has been both amazing and important as he has worked to regain his strength, posture and balance. Last…
Buddhism
The Dalai Lama Celebrates 80th Birthday Bash with Patti Smith at Glastonbury
Legendary Patti Smith led the crowd in singing Happy Birthday to the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama will turn 80 on July 6, and last weekend…
Agnosticism
#LOVEWINS – PEW Update On How the Supreme Court’s decision for gay marriage could affect religious institutions
Even before the Supreme Court’s decision granting same-sex couples a constitutional right to wed, legal scholars and others have been trying to determine how such a…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jun 26, 2015
Buddhism
Colin Miller’s Striking Photography of Buddhist Monasteries
Photographer Colin Miller captures Buddhist Temples throughout China in a new series. Colin Miller is a Brooklyn-based photographer who shoots for projects by reacting to whatever…
Buddhism
Maitreya the World Teacher, the “Second Coming,” is on His Way, Evangelist Benjamin Creme Claims
Benjamin creme claims “second coming” will be Maitreya and is to be as same as Christ, the Imam Mahdi, Krishna and the Messiah. Maitreya is known…
Buddhism
The Story Behind the Missing Panchen Lama; Panchen Zuma Pledges Patriotism
In 1995, the Dalai Lama selected Gedhun Chokeyi Nyima, a 6-year-old boy, as the reincarnation of the 10th Panchen Lama. He has been missing for 20…
Buddhism
UFO Visits Chinese Monastery and Ukrainian Synagogue
Was it a ghost? An extraterrestrial? UFO appearances have been caught on camera at a Buddhist Monastery and Jewish Synagogue. Buddhist monks in China have reportedly sighted…
Buddhism
Earthquake-stricken Nepal faces cultural loss; Scientology Volunteer Ministers help to recover religious artifacts in capital Kathmandu
The earthquakes in April and May were devastating not only for the people of Nepal. Several of the country’s heritage sites were destroyed or damaged. Work…