Buddhism
How One Buddhist Monk Devoted His Life to North Koreans
Pomnyum Sunim is a South Korean Buddhist monk who has devoted his life to rescuing the North Korean people and promoting peace between the two nations.…
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Agnosticism
The Evolutionary Tree of Religion Map by Simon E. Davies
The origins of spiritual awareness mapped on “The Evolutionary Tree Of Religion Map.” This chart outlines the origins of spiritual awareness (e.g. shamanism & animism), illustrating…
Agnosticism
Secular 2014 Conference to Focus on the Religious Right, Secularism and Civil Rights
“Secularism is probably the one big issue for our century. This century is not, as many still think, marked by a religious or spiritual revival. What…
Buddhism
Modesto’s World Religions Class Teaches Students Respect and Awareness
The Modesto City School District is earning high praise for its World Religions Class and its ability to teach students respect for a wide range of cultures.…
Buddhism
These Prayer Singing Bowls Are Not Only for Meditation, They Help Harness Solar Energy
photo: Energy Digital Tibetan singing bowls have helped Buddhists meditate for many centuries. Now they may help significantly increase the efficiency of modern solar panels. Engineers…
Buddhism
Dalai Lama Praises China’s President Xi Jinping, Condemns ISIS
The Dalai Lama was busy the past week representing Tibet, complimenting Chinese President Xi Jinping on recognizing Buddhism, and calling for world peace. India and China…
Buddhism
Top 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Buddhism
Buddhism is a far more complex religion than many who do not know it give it credit. Here are a few facts to better your understanding of…
Buddhism
Myanmar: Rohingya Minority May Suffer Concentration Camps
The situation in Myanmar worsens, and politicians are having trouble even speaking of the Rohingya victims who may be forced into concentration camps. Ostensibly as a…
Buddhism
Pope Francis Hopes to Improve Asian-Catholic Relations
by Krista R. Burdine and Emily Murdoch Pope Francis’ visit to South Korea highlighted the Catholic Church’s weak presence in Asia and the Vatican’s commitment to…
WRN Editorial Staff
Aug 25, 2014
Agnosticism
PEW Report: How Americans Feel About Religious Groups
Jews, Catholics & Evangelicals Rated Warmly, Atheists and Muslims More Coldly This piece originally appeared on PewForum.org Jews, Catholics and evangelical Christians are viewed warmly by…
Buddhism
Religious Leaders Join Ferguson Protests Against Police
Around the world, religious leaders show their support for Ferguson protests police in riot after a police officer shot and killed unarmed black man. What began as a…
Buddhism
Why Do Buddhist Monks Wear Robes?
Why Buddhist Monks Wear Robes – An Insight into Modern Zen Buddhism Interestingly, modern Buddhist monks’ attire goes way back to Buddha’s times when the Monastic robes were simple pieces of…