Politics, Religion and the Principled Life

“Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch,” said Benjamin Franklin. Democracies had failed in the past, blown

The Missionary Who Became a Superhero By Randolph Dobbs

There must be some kind of missionary muscle some people develop during the course of their religious service. Nayyereh Aminian would become a virtual

China/Vatican Agreement May Signal Lessening of Religious Tension

The first Catholic Bishop to be consecrated in China since an agreement between China and the Holy See occurred recently in Inner Mongolia.[/tweetit] According

Ladakh Becomes First Buddhist-majority Union Territory in India

Ladakh Becomes First Buddhist-Majority Union Territory in India

For decades Buddhist leaders have campaigned for separation Over the course of two days, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) divided Jammu and Kashmir into two

What Do Americans Know About World Religions?

What Do Americans Know About World Religions?

Americans aren't very knowledgeable about religion There aren't many American adults who can answer factual answers correctly about Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism. Most Americans

Is There Sin in Buddhism?

Is There Sin in Buddhism?

When it comes to Buddhists, they do not believe in sinning.[/tweetit] Instead, they regard sin as actions that are either unwholesome or unskillful. Therefore,

Sacred Reich Rocks Buddhism

Sacred Reich Rocks Buddhism

New Sacred Reich album "Awakening" is Buddhism-infused heavy metal Infamous metal band Sacred Reich is surprising fans with the release of its first album

Gender Equality Champion Buddhist Monk Awarded by Queen Elizabeth

Gender Equality Champion Buddhist Monk Awarded by Queen Elizabeth

Queen's Birthday 2019 Honours List Queen Elizabeth II's annual awards have been announced for people who perform outstanding work in their communities. This year,

ISIS Posters Depict Attacks on London and New York

ISIS Posters Depict Attacks on London and New York

One poster shows U.S President Donald Trump, Pope Francis and Buddha on fire Islamists with allegiance to the terrorist organization ISIS have released three

Vesakh The Highest Buddhist Holiday

Vesakh The Highest Buddhist Holiday

Around the world Buddhist celebrate Vesakh Buddhists around the world celebrate the Vesakh[/tweetit] festival in memory of the birth, the enlightenment (Nirvana), death (Parinirvana)