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Christian Advocacy Group Petitions Meditation in Public Schools

Christian Advocacy Group Petitions Meditation in Public Schools


clock icon 18 Dec 2018
author icon Gary Nguyen


The ACLJ has claimed "mindfulness" is against the Christian religion. The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), an advocacy group batting for Christian beliefs, has taken a stand protesting...

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Russia Continues Crackdown on Buddhist Stupa

Russia Continues Crackdown on Buddhist Stupa


clock icon 24 Nov 2018
author icon Kelly Frazier


The Enlightenment stupa faces an uncertain future in Russia The Russian Federation is under fire for their treatment of religions within their borders. One of the most recent religious issue to arise...

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Religion is Losing Importance Among Americans

Religion is Losing Importance Among Americans


clock icon 21 Nov 2018
author icon Gary Nguyen


Only 20 percent of Americans said religion is a vital part of their lives. The Pew Research Center undertook two distinct surveys during the end of 2017 to answer the perennial question: What gives...

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Post-Stroke Update: Thich Nhat Hanh on His 92nd Birthday


clock icon 21 Oct 2018
author icon Derek Welch


The Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh celebrated his 92nd birthday this month. According to them, Thich Nhat Hanh has experienced good days and bad days as he continues to recover from the stroke which he suffered...

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A New Study in the UK Calls for the Renaming of Religious Education and Other Reforms Such as Teaching About Atheism

A New Study in the UK Calls for the Renaming of Religious Education and Other Reforms Such as Teaching About Atheism


clock icon 01 Oct 2018
author icon Nathan Glover


The Catholic Education Service rejected the report. The course should mirror the UK's "wonderfully diverse" society. This change will also ensure RE's survival as a viable subject. Topics like agnosticism,...

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Dalai Lama Suggests Refugees Return to Their Native Countries

Dalai Lama Suggests Refugees Return to Their Native Countries


clock icon 17 Sep 2018
author icon C Barnett


The spiritual leader advocates for refugees to return to their homeland He spoke at a conference held in the Swedish metropolis of Malmo, a city with a significant immigrant population. The Buddhist...

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Dalai Lama Will Meet with Survivors of Buddhist Teacher Sexual Abuse

Dalai Lama Will Meet with Survivors of Buddhist Teacher Sexual Abuse


clock icon 14 Sep 2018
author icon Derek Welch


#MeTooGuru Change.org petition calls for wider attention on sexual abuse in the Buddhist community. during his Netherlands visit. The perpetrators were Buddhist teachers. This meeting was called...

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Using Buddhism For Educational Achievement: An Interview With Middle Way School’s Executive Director Noa Jones

Using Buddhism For Educational Achievement: An Interview With Middle Way School’s Executive Director Noa Jones


clock icon 12 Sep 2018
author icon WRN Editorial Staff


Transforming Traditional Ideas About Educating Children With Concepts From Buddhism Education is of the foundational aspects of a well-functioning society. Countries like Norway and South Korea have...

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Americans Seeking God More Than Religion: What’s the Difference?

Americans Seeking God More Than Religion: What’s the Difference?


clock icon 07 Sep 2018
author icon Kelly Frazier


Searches for God are much more popular than searches for religion, but what does it mean? A quick Google Trends search will show that interest in religion over God has declined from 2014 up to the present...

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Indonesia Sentenced Buddhist Woman with “Insulting Islam” after Complaining a Mosque was too Loud

Indonesia Sentenced Buddhist Woman with “Insulting Islam” after Complaining a Mosque was too Loud


clock icon 02 Sep 2018
author icon Nathan Glover


Concerns have been raised about the slow erosion of the country's secular fabric The 44-year-old Buddhist had complained that a mosque located close to her home created an inordinate decibel of noise...

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