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

Chinese New Year 2015

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

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

Dictionary of 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

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

Rapper Bun B Online Course

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

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

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

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

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