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Pope Meets With Buddhist Monk Pope Francis met with the Supreme Buddhist Patriarch Somdej Phra Maha Muneewong of Thailand late last month, on a four-day tour…
WRN Editorial Staff
Dec 2, 2019
Religion News
The 19-year-old only saw the “phantom monk” in the picture after returning home. At 19, Rosie Boulton is an avid ghost and paranormal enthusiast, so much…
Buddhism
Aggressive panhandlers are posing as monks in major cities. How do you find a fake Buddhist monk, one might ask? Look for aggressive panhandlers with shaved…
Buddhism
Beloved Buddhist Monk Fu Hou was enshrined in gold and placed near the temple to be worshipped. A Chinese monk who breathed his last breath in…
Buddhism
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 that is…
Buddhism
Figueres says the teachings of Zen Master helped in Paris Climate Change negotiations A Buddhist monk and his counsel played an instrumental role in the Paris…
Baptist
Six Religions that have distinguishing dress codes and the symbolism behind them. It is quite difficult to identify an individual’s faith based on appearance alone. But…
Features
Prominent Jain Master Shri Chitrabhanuji was interviewed by Michael Tobias in 2012 for Forbes Magazine. In the interview, Chitrabhanuji speaks about human nature, simplicity, sustainability, life…
WRN Editorial Staff
May 8, 2015
Buddhism
This is not your typical Buddhist nun. When you picture Buddhist prayers, what comes to most people’s minds is something very sedate, and very calm. There…