Buddhism
“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. His childish…
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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 of precious…
Buddhism
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, Pope Francis…
Buddhism
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, 2015, the…
Buddhism
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, Peru and…
Buddhism
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), Invaluable.com will…
Buddhism
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 PBS’ Religion…
WRN Editorial Staff
May 15, 2015
Buddhism
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 the topic.…
Buddhism
Tibet Wants China to Return Panchen Lama 20 Years After Disappearance
It has been 20 years since China abducted the 11th Panchen Lama when he was 6 years old, and Tibet is calling for support from the…
Buddhism
Tsz Shan Monastery is an Impressive Buddhist Temple funded by Asia’s Richest Man
Now open in Hong Kong, the impressive Tsz Shan Monastery holds towering statues, magnificent architecture, and even bulletproof windows for VIP rooms. Two minutes after the…
Buddhism
Oprah’s 2001 Interview with The Dalai Lama on Happiness, Gratitude, and Meditation
In a monumental interview published in O, The Oprah Magazine in 2001, Oprah talks to the spiritual leader to get a Buddhist view about values important…
WRN Editorial Staff
Apr 24, 2015
Buddhism
How The Stressed Chinese Millennials Are Taking Solace In Buddhism
In this era, millennial Chinese don’t see Buddhism as a religion, but a culture. The majority of the Chinese millennials are turning towards Buddhism. Half a…