Buddhism
Do You Want Religion AND Tolerance? Try Buddhism
These days, religion often gets associated with attitudes of discrimination; however, studies find Buddhism is exceptional at promoting tolerance. There have been numerous studies done on…
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Why do religious differences disturb us so much?
Instead of focusing on differences in religion being a problem, we should focus on us. Why does difference, especially of religion, disturb us so much? My…
Buddhism
Chinese New Year Traditions of Buddhism and Taoism
How do Buddhists and Taoists celebrate Chinese New Year? The popular holiday has many traditions rooted in two of the major Chinese religions. Billions of people…
Buddhism
Learn ‘How to Sit’ with Thich Nhat Hanh’s Buddhist mindfulness techniques
How to Sit is the first of a series of how-to titles by the Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh. In it, he provides a thorough introduction…
Buddhism
‘The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism’ Wins the 2015 Dartmouth Medal
The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism has carted away the 2015 edition of the prestigious Dartmouth Medal for being the most outstanding reference work. The one-of-a-kind 1.2…
Atheism
What happens when you put an atheist, a Christian, and a Buddhist in one room? The answer is surprising.
The discussion between an Atheist, a Christian, and a Buddhist about different faiths and common ground. In Durango, CO Andy Braner, a Christian and a writer…
Agnosticism
Rapper Bun B will teach a free online religion and Hip-Hop culture course through Rice University
Bun B has done many collaborations, but this one is in an online classroom, not in the studio. This spring, Rapper Bun B will be teaching…
Agnosticism
New YouTube series on the significance of religion hosted by an agnostic [Video]
Robert Smith, a British historian and agnostic, has started a YouTube series to highlight the impact of religion in history. An agnostic man has created a…
Buddhism
200-year-old Buddhist monk discovered still meditating in Mongolia
In Mongolia, researchers discovered the mummified remains of a 200-year-old Buddhist monk sitting in the lotus position as if he were still meditating. The mummified remains…
Buddhism
Researchers trying to determine how religion affects the brain
Researchers are discovering how prayer, meditation, and religion affect brain activity. Scientists like Jeff Anderson, Julie Korenberg and Andrew Newberg have begun to delve into the…
Buddhism
Beautifully minimal Buddhist micro-altars are designed for mourning in a modern world
Keita Suzuki has redesigned Buddhist prayer altars for micro-sized Tokyo apartments. Buddhists all around the world will be cheerful at the news that a company has…
Buddhism
This old religion gets new attention for its hunky monks
A good looking Buddhist monk is helping bring followers back to their religion’s roots. Despite a history thousands of years in the making, Buddhism has been…