Buddhism
Buddhists Celebrate Magha Puja Day
Traditions and history behind Magha Puja Day. Magha Puja is also known as the Full Moon Day. It is a Buddhist festival that is celebrated by…
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Why Buddhists Celebrate Nirvana Day
The journey to enlightenment: death, rebirth and nirvana acknowledged on Nirvana Day. Nirvana Day refers to an annual Buddhist festival that is celebrated on February 15th…
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How Mahayana Buddhists Celebrate New Year
New Year traditions of the largest sub-sect of Buddhism, Mahayana. Mahayana Buddhism is the largest branch or sub-division of the Buddhist religion. Compared to the faith’s…
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Is China using Living Buddha Database for Control over Buddhism?
China Publishes “Verified Living Buddha” List. The maiden list stating the names of “authentic living Buddhas” was published on the Chinese State Administration for Religious Affairs…
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Japanese New Year Traditions are Rooted in Buddhism and Shinto
Examining Japanese New Year traditions. New Year in Japan is an auspicious holiday. It symbolizes renewal. The event starts with “Bonenkai” or “forget the year” parties…
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How Buddhists Can React to Gun Violence
Buddhist Priest and author Zenju Earthlyn Manuel describes how Buddhists must respond to gun violence. There are things and events that trigger fear in every individual.…
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Hoodie Monks, Use Hip Hop To Share Buddhist Wisdom
Priest Gomyo brings Buddhism to the world through hip hop. Could the introduction of hip hop in a Buddhist temple signify a new revolution in the…
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Buddhist Temples are Closing in Japan At A Startling Rate
Buddhist Temples will shut down in Japan due to lack of Parishioners and Priests. Many Japanese Buddhist temples, their numbers running to thousands, are in danger…
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Bringing Back Mongolia’s Rich History & Culture of Buddhism
The Grand Maitreya project is one of Loving – Kindness for world peace. An ancient tradition for some Mongolian and Tibetan High Buddhist Lamas of the…
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Beautiful Photos on Display Reveal Secret Tantric Buddhist Temple
Photographer Thomas Laird is sharing photos of murals inside a secret tantric Buddhist Temple meant to only be viewed by Dalai Lamas. From November 19 to…
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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 that Buddhism…
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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 debate over…