India Ignores China, Dalai Lama Will Visit Arunachal Pradesh

China warns India on Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, but Dalai Lama will not cancel visit. Despite warnings by China, India has decided

What is the Importance of Love in World Religions?

World Religion News Celebrates Valentine’s Day: Love According to World Religions In anticipation of the day of love, Valentine’s Day, we explore the different

Richard Gere Among 200,000 at Buddhist Kalachakra Ceremony in Bodh Gaya

Dalai Lama addressed crowd at ceremony Richard Gere attended. Thousands upon thousands of Buddhists streamed into Bodh Gaya, a quiet village in India which

Documentary Explores 2,500 Years of Buddhist Tradition

Documentary follows the 2,500-year history of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The Great Transmission is a documentary film that “explores the remarkable journeys Buddhist knowledge

“The First Nidana” is a New Christmas Song for Buddhists

The popular Christmas song "The First Noel" has been reworked using Buddhist lyrics. "The First Nidana," is a poetic rendition of the casual links

Harvard has a New Free Online Course About Buddhism

Harvard University's new "Buddhism Through its Scriptures" free online course. The rise in demand to learn about Buddhism has resulted in a number of

Documentary on Thich Nhat Hanh Showcases the Zen Way of Life

Walk With Me documentary trailer and behind the scenes footage released. A documentary on Zen Buddhism under the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh called

Meditation in the Big Noise: Find Your Inner Peace in New York City

Buddhist street meditation sessions in busy areas of New York are becoming popular among New Yorkers, proving meditation can be done anywhere. While traditional

15-foot-tall Buddha Statue Unveiled at Chicago Skatepark

Urban Buddha: the new attraction at Chicago's Grant Park. The Chicago Grant Park Conservancy has added a new art attraction at its Skate Park

Bandi Chhor Divas: Celebrating the Liberation of the Sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind

Bandi Chhor Divas: Celebrating the Liberation of the Sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind

The Sikh commemoration of Bandi Chhor Divas, Prisoner Release Day, coincides with the Hindu celebration of Diwali. Bandi Chhor Divas is an important celebration