Robot Buddhist Deity Delivers Buddha’s Teachings

$900,000 Robot Buddhist Deity Delivers Buddha’s Teachings in Japan

Japan has debuted an android deity to give Buddhist sermons. A temple in Kyoto has brought an unexpected new voice to the Buddhist religion.

What Is the Significance of a Torri?

What Is the Significance of a Torii?

A Torii is a Shinto shrine gate For the non-Japanese, the Torii is an instantly recognizable Japanese symbol[/tweetit]. A Torii takes the shape of

Puri Ratha Yatra, the Indian Festival of the Chariots

Hindu devotees pull gigantic chariots to the Gundicha temple. The Ratha Yatra, also known as the Ratha Jatra, is an annual Hindu festival that

Al Jazeera: Is Religion Really to Blame for Violence? [Video]

Al Jazeera interviews Karen Armstrong on religion and violence. Karen Armstrong is a British author, scholar, and former nun. She is the acclaimed author

Writer John Gray Speculates on Why Religion is So Important to People

Fear of supernatural punishment is more effective than supernatural reward. Human beings search for patterns which cross the boundaries of cause and effect. It