Buddhism
Nicholas Vreeland: From New York Socialite to Buddhist Monk
With the world of New York’s elite at his fingertips, Nicholas Vreeland instead chose the life of a Buddhist monk but continued his passion for photography. When…
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How Does Digital Media Affect Buddhism?
Exploring the Impact of Digital Media on Buddhism A new book called Buddhism, the Internet and Digital Media: The Pixel in the Lotus, is now available…
Atheism
“Under God” Is Under Fire In New Jersey School System
In a case that is garnering attention from around the nation, an atheist family is taking a local school board to court. This is a new…
Buddhism
The Inner Path Festival of Buddhism Celebrates Buddhist Art, Film, and Philosophy
Inner Path Festival of Buddhism kicked off on November 21. The festival showcases various movies like Sun Beaten Path and Kung Fu Nuns, art, philosophy, and a…
Buddhism
Monk Thich Nhat Hanh Shows Improvement After Hospitalization
World renowned pacifist Thich Nhat Hanh is showing signs of improvement after suffering from a brain hemorrhage that left the Buddhist monk hospitalized. Thich Nhat Hanh, a…
Atheism
Indonesia Drafts New Law for Religious Freedom
Indonesia’s president, Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, and the Ministers for Religious and Home Affairs drafted a new law to protect religious freedom for minorities. President Joko “Jokowi”…
Buddhism
New Documentary “So Be It” Showcases Thai Buddhism
From indie filmmakers Kongdej Jaturanrasmee and Soros Sukhum, “So Be It” follows two young Buddhists in Thailand learning about and growing up in their faith. There are…
Buddhism
“Detach from Attachments” Is Tibetan Monks’ Digital Warning
After experiencing plenty of cyber attacks, Tibetan Monks are sending a classic Buddhist message with a modern twist: Detach from Attachments. Tibetan monks are now encouraging…
Buddhism
Upcoming Buddhist Conference to Focus on Protecting and Preserving Buddhist Culture
A Buddhist conference being held November 15-18 in Gautama Buddha’s place of birth, Lumbini, is expected to draw over 400 scholars and monks from roughly 30…
Agnosticism
30 Parliamentarians Meet With USCIRF In Oslo To Sign A Freedom Of Religion Charter
USCIRF Chair Katrina Lantos Swett, Commissioner Mary Ann Glendon, and Executive Director Jackie Wolcott with parliamentarians at the launch of the International Parliamentary Coalition to Advance…
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Nov 13, 2014
Agnosticism
Religion and Aliens: How Extraterrestrial Life Might Affect Religious Beliefs
Astronomy professor David Weintraub’s new book explains what leaders of the world’s major religious affiliation believe about the possibilities of alien life. The question of whether…
Buddhism
Russia Sets the Stage for Religious Diversity with New Buddhist Temple
Moscow’s first Buddhist temple, symbolizing Russia’s religious diversity and promoting friendly inter-confessional and inter-ethnic relations, will be built in Russia’s capital by 2017. A first in…