Agnosticism
The Top 4 Religions of the World
Based on numbers, the third largest group is the religiously unaffiliated. Four principal religions dominate the world.[/tweetit] These four are followed by approximately 80 percent of…
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Buddhism
Why Are Buddhists Scared About The Dalai Lama’s Health Problems?
The Dalai Lama Recently Canceled all His Foreign Travel The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama, has canceled all travel for the rest of…
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…
Buddhism
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…
Buddhism
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…
WRN Editorial Staff
Dec 22, 2017