Conan O’Brien Visits Buddhist Temple to Get Enlightened

Conan O’Brien Visits Buddhist Temple to Get Enlightened

Conan learns life at a Buddhist Temple is a little different than he imagined. We're loving this funny clip of Conan O'Brien at a

China Now Regulates Who Can Be Reincarnated

China Now Regulates Who Can Be Reincarnated

Buddhist reincarnation is now regulated by the Chinese government. China, in one of the most ludicrous displays of totalitarianism in history, has restricted Buddhist

250,000 Dollar Car Is the Focus of Investigation on Buddhist Monk

250,000 Dollar Car Is the Focus of Investigation on Buddhist Monk

90-year-old monk Thai Monk Somdet Chuang being investigated over vintage Mercedes-Benz. A classic 1953 Mercedes-Benz has become the focus point in a political battle

New Study: Which Gender is the Most Religious?

New Study: Which Gender is the Most Religious?

New research indicates globally who values religion more, women or men. According to a Pew Research Center survey, in America, women give more importance

Buddhists Celebrate Magha Puja Day

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

Why Buddhists Celebrate Nirvana Day

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

How Mahayana Buddhists Celebrate New Year

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

Is China using Living Buddha Database for Control over Buddhism?

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

Japanese New Year Traditions are Rooted in Buddhism and Shinto

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

How Buddhists Can React to Gun Violence

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