New Year Traditions of Mahayana Buddhism

New Year Traditions of Mahayana Buddhism

Reflection, good luck, and enlightenment Mahayana Buddhists celebrate New Year in mid-January while other factions like the Japanese Zen celebrate it on December 31.[/tweetit]

78% of U.S. Religious 'Nones' were Raised in Religious Homes

78% of U.S. Religious ‘Nones’ were Raised in Religious Homes

New research says religious homes produce the majority of religious ‘nones.’ The results of new research by Pew can come as an eye-opener to

Dharma Day Celebrates the Beginning of Buddhism

On Dharma Day Buddhists celebrate the Buddha's first sermon. One of the most important festivities for Buddhists around the world is Asalha Puja. Asalha

Is 666 Really the Mark of the Beast?

Is 666 Really the Mark of the Beast?

The search for the identity of the beast in the history of the number 666. Both Greek and Hebrew languages have only one set

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

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

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Satanic Temple Performs Its First Public Ceremony at Michigan State Capitol

The Satanic Temple held it's first state-sanctioned ceremony. The Michigan State Capitol has been the venue of numerous controversies because organizations and religious groups

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

Buddhism and Meditation: Finding Value in the Journey and the Goal

Jey Ehrenhalt contemplates Buddhism, meditation and path to enlightenment. The best lie Buddhism ever told me. Maybe. by The Mindful Word. “The more we try