Buddhism
‘The Simpsons’ and Religion
The Simpsons has been a vehicle for social commentary since it began, and its religious episodes have had an exceptional impact on modern culture. For over…
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Buddhist Monk Depends On Karma And Offers Loans
Phra Subin Paneeto, a Buddhist monk in Thailand, has been heading his own highly successful micro lending organization since the early 1990s. It is not unusual…
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New #InTheirOwnWords Interviews: Thich Nhat Hanh, L. Ron Hubbard, and Rick Warren
Continuing our #InTheirOwnWords series, today we have three new archived interviews available with Thich Nhat Hanh, L. Ron Hubbard, and Rick Warren. First, in an interview…
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May 15, 2015
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Thich Nhat Hanh Talks Violence and How Buddhists and Judeo-Christians are Connected
In an interview on PBS, Thich Nhat Hanh discusses the connection between Buddhism and Judeo-Christian religions, violence, and mindfulness. This interview originally aired on PBS’ Religion…
WRN Editorial Staff
May 15, 2015
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Jain, Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh Perspectives on Homosexuality
Islam, Christianity and Judaism have been vocal about their views on homosexuality, but there is little discussion on how other major world religions view the topic.…
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Tibet Wants China to Return Panchen Lama 20 Years After Disappearance
It has been 20 years since China abducted the 11th Panchen Lama when he was 6 years old, and Tibet is calling for support from the…
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Religious Organizations Respond to Nepal Tragedy
Nepal was devastated by an earthquake. Many religious groups are lending a hand including some charitable Buddhists and Christians. The massive earthquake that devastated Nepal this past week has…
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Tsz Shan Monastery is an Impressive Buddhist Temple funded by Asia’s Richest Man
Now open in Hong Kong, the impressive Tsz Shan Monastery holds towering statues, magnificent architecture, and even bulletproof windows for VIP rooms. Two minutes after the…
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Oprah’s 2001 Interview with The Dalai Lama on Happiness, Gratitude, and Meditation
In a monumental interview published in O, The Oprah Magazine in 2001, Oprah talks to the spiritual leader to get a Buddhist view about values important…
WRN Editorial Staff
Apr 24, 2015
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Buddhist Photographer Nicholas Vreeland Captures Journey in Tibet
Nicolas Vreeland shows his collection of photographs from a 2003 journey with his spiritual teacher, Khyongla Rinpoche. Nicholas Vreeland is the Abbot of Rato Dratsang, one…
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Judge Rules Marijuana Remains Schedule 1 Drug: Here’s How Religions are Combatting Drug Use
Much to the disappointment of a group of on-looking activists who anxiously waited Wednesday to have a California-based Federal Judge pass a ruling to have marijuana…
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How The Stressed Chinese Millennials Are Taking Solace In Buddhism
In this era, millennial Chinese don’t see Buddhism as a religion, but a culture. The majority of the Chinese millennials are turning towards Buddhism. Half a…