New Movement Demands that Buddhism be Made the Official Religion in Thailand

New Movement Demands that Buddhism be Made the Official Religion in Thailand

Push for Buddhism to be declared Thailand's official religion in the new constitution is gaining momentum. A newly launched campaign in Thailand is demanding

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Same-Sex Marriage banned in Japan but this Buddhist Priest Will Still Marry You

Buddhist Priest Zenryu Kawakami has made Shunkoin Temple is a safe haven for same-sex marriage in Japan. Same-sex marriage has become a hotbed for

“What the World Needs Now is…” a Pretty Dalai Lama?

Dalai Lama jokes about an attractive female Dalai Lama successor. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is one of the world’s most popular religious figures.

3D Printed Buddha Statue

Buddhist Temples Use 3D Printed Statues to Reduce Theft of Priceless Originals

The 3D printed replicas are a result of using technology to protect precious statues important to Buddhism. In the recent light of several thefts

Dalai Lama Will Visit Philadelphia in October to Teach and Accept Liberty Medal

The Dalai Lama, a man held in the highest esteem by his followers, will be visiting Philadelphia in the not too distant future. Yes,

Watch Monk Rescue Unwanted Children in ‘Tashi and the Monk’ Documentary on HBO

The heartwarming story of one man’s vision of a safe haven for abandoned children is depicted in Tashi and the Monk. On August 17,

Photographer David Butow’s Journey to Capture Buddha

“White Buddha” by iPhone-shoot is licensed under CC BY 2.0 California based Photojournalist David Butow has worked in exotic locales as Burma, China, Yemen, Afghanistan,

Fine Chinese Art Auction

Valuable Chinese Religious Artworks to Be Auctioned At Invaluable.com

Rare pieces of art influenced by Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism will be auctioned off beginning Saturday. In cooperation with Gianguan Auctions (Hong Kong Auctions),

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Thich Nhat Hanh Talks Violence and How Buddhists and Judeo-Christians are Connected

In an interview on PBS, Thich Nhat Hanh discusses the connection between Buddhism and Judeo-Christian religions, violence, and mindfulness. This interview originally aired on

Jain, Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh Perspectives on Homosexuality

Islam, Christianity and Judaism have been vocal about their views on homosexuality, but there is little discussion on how other major world religions view