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Research Finds People Who Are Active in Religion Are Happier

01 Feb 2019
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C Barnett

The strength of the link between health and religion varies all over the world. As per an analysis of data extracted from a new global survey, the compared to the inactive members of almost all religious...

New Year Traditions of Mahayana Buddhism

22 Jan 2019
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Nathan Glover

Reflection, good luck, and enlightenment Mahayana Buddhists celebrate the new year by honoring and praying for Buddha and other deities. Every Buddhist is expected to visit a nearby temple to light...

The World Doesn’t Need Religion For Morality

10 Dec 2017
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Gary Nguyen

Morality can come from any source as long as it is understood Imagine tomorrow that there were no religious rules regulating you. You were no longer bound to act in a certain way and there was no punishment...

What are the Traditions of a Shinto Wedding?

30 May 2017
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Kelly Frazier

Rituals of a Shinto wedding A Shinto wedding is a traditional union ceremony that occurs in Japan. Just like in Christian weddings, couples confess their love for each other. They also pledge their...

Why Joy Is > Than Happiness

13 Mar 2017
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Shane Pruitt

Joy is incredible gift from God, and often we miss it because we're too busy pursuing happiness. Over the past 15+ years of ministry, there have been multiple times when I've counseled with a husband,...

Humans “Need to be Needed,” Says Dalai Lama

08 Nov 2016
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Kelly Frazier

The Dalai Lama pens "Behind Our Anxiety, the Fear of Being Unneeded" for The New York Times. What could be modern man’s most inner need? Some of us may say love, others may say money. However,...

Dalai Lama Shares How to Obtain The Ultimate Happiness

07 Aug 2016
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Derek Welch

Dalai Lama explains how one can obtain happiness and peace in an interview with 'Lion's Roar.' Most people in the West have been brought up knowing that they have to choose between the well-being...

18 Jul 2016
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Derek Welch

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 Puja, otherwise known as Dharma Day, commemorates...

Happiness is Not in an App Says Pope Francis

26 Apr 2016
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Alison Lesley

Pope Francis tells teens to get their noses out of their smartphones to find love and freedom. Pope Francis told the thousands of young boys and girls gathered at the St. Peter’s Square, as part...

Thich Nhat Hanh Speaks for the First Time in 10 Months: “So Happy”

11 Sep 2015
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Derek Welch

Plum Village issued an update on the Thich Nhat Hanh's determination and improvement. The Plum Village community has issued a statement about Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's ongoing rehabilitation after...