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Three Men Arrested for Using Buddha in Bar Flyer

The image triggered an angry response online shortly after it appeared on the bar’s Facebook page. Three individuals associated with a bar in Myanmar

Buddhism Digital Media

How Does Digital Media Affect Buddhism?

Exploring the Impact of Digital Media on Buddhism A new book called Buddhism, the Internet and Digital Media: The Pixel in the Lotus, is

The Inner Path

The Inner Path Festival of Buddhism Celebrates Buddhist Art, Film, and Philosophy

Inner Path Festival of Buddhism kicked off on November 21. The festival showcases various movies like Sun Beaten Path  and Kung Fu Nuns, art, philosophy,

So Be It Documentary

New Documentary “So Be It” Showcases Thai Buddhism

From indie filmmakers Kongdej Jaturanrasmee and Soros Sukhum, "So Be It" follows two young Buddhists in Thailand learning about and growing up in their faith.

Buddhist Temple

Russia Sets the Stage for Religious Diversity with New Buddhist Temple

Moscow's first Buddhist temple, symbolizing Russia’s religious diversity and promoting friendly inter-confessional and inter-ethnic relations, will be built in Russia's capital by 2017. A

Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama Praises China’s President Xi Jinping, Condemns ISIS

The Dalai Lama was busy the past week representing Tibet, complimenting Chinese President Xi Jinping on recognizing Buddhism, and calling for world peace. India

Top 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Buddhism

Buddhism is a far more complex religion than many who do not know it give it credit. Here are a few facts to better your

Buddhist Monk Robes

Why Do Buddhist Monks Wear Robes?

Why Buddhist Monks Wear Robes - An Insight into Modern Zen Buddhism Interestingly, modern Buddhist monks' attire goes way back to Buddha’s times when the Monastic robes were simple

Rapping Buddhist Nuns

These Rapping Buddhist Nuns Stun the World With Their Hip Hop Prayers

This is not your typical Buddhist nun. When you picture Buddhist prayers, what comes to most people's minds is something very sedate, and very

Buddhism and Meditation: Finding Value in the Journey and the Goal

Jey Ehrenhalt contemplates Buddhism, meditation and path to enlightenment. The best lie Buddhism ever told me. Maybe. by The Mindful Word. “The more we try