Buddhism
Buddhist Scholar Steven Collins Dies at 66
Collins has positively influenced the world of academia on Buddhism. Pali language specialist and renowned Buddhist scholar Steven Collins passed away[/tweetit] on February 15 in New…
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Fire Rips Through Jokhang Monastery in Tibet
The inner sanctum remains unaffected A fire has blazed through Lhasa’s Jokhang Temple[/tweetit], with the flames licking the gilded roof. It is also reported that the…
Buddhism
Mercedes-Benz Apologizes for Promotional Post Quoting Dalai Lama
The offending material was in the form of an Instagram post An apology was made to China by the vehicle maker Mercedes-Benz for quoting the Dalai…
Buddhism
How ‘Groundhog Day’ Is The Ultimate Buddhism Movie
Personal redemption holds the key to enlightenment Bill Murray plays Phil Connors, the detestable, egotistical weatherman in Groundhog Day. The 1993 film shows Murray repeatedly experiencing…
Buddhism
Explosion at Bodhgaya after Dalai Lama Teaching
The bombing suspects have been identified Bodhgaya security personnel were alerted by an explosion caused by a low-intensity bomb last week.[/tweetit] The small explosion happened after…
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Witch Hunts in China Used to Attack Women
New Study Sheds Light on Social Implications of Being Labelled a Witch The concept of witchcraft has existed in divergent cultures for thousands of years. In…
Buddhism
Buddhist Scholar May Go to Jail after Insulting Thai Monarchy
Sulak Sivaraksa is a scholar and royalist who wants to uphold the truth Sulak Sivaraksa, a well-known Thai Buddhist scholar, has been charged by the Government…
Buddhism
Dalai Lama Says Religion is Personal and Not to Use it as a Mobilization Tool
He appreciates India for its diversity Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, said religion is “personal business” and not be utilized to “mobilize”[/tweetit] the people…
Buddhism
Buddhist Themes in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
Dualism, destiny and karma are all shown The latest episode of the Star Wars franchise, Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi has polarized audiences. Many…
Anglicanism
Winter Religious Holidays Video and Infographic
What Do World Religions Do During the Holiday Season? Exclusively from WorldReligionNews.com! Share this Infographic on Your Site Source: WorldReligionNews.com Typically when we say “the holiday…
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Dec 22, 2017
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Dalai Lama Meets Barack Obama in India to Discuss World Peace
The Tibetan spiritual head had earlier expressed reservations about the selfish US under Donald Trump. Dalai Lama, exiled spiritual leader of Tibet, met Barack Obama[/tweetit], the…
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Couple Faces Jail Time for Butt Selfies At Thai Holy Site
Charged with Public Indecency and Cyber Crime Public nudity is usually not a good decision. Public nudity in a foreign country is an even worse idea.…