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Buddhism
A group of socially aware Buddhists in Thailand is questioning traditional notions of personal devotion to address urgent issues within their faith and extend their impact…
Art
Thailand is home to the second largest population of Buddhists in the world, with some 64 millions Buddhists and 41,000 temples. Buddhism came to Thailand as…
Buddhism
These religious locations around the world cause tension and conflict. 1. Western Wall This wall, located near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, is historically part of…
Buddhism
The Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh celebrated his 92nd birthday this month. Thich Nhat Hanh turned 92 on October 11, and the monks and nuns who…
Islam
President Donald Trump’s nomination for director of C.I.A. is linked with a dark history Tuesday was a busy day for President Trump’s national security group. Rex…
Buddhism
Sulak Sivaraksa is a scholar and royalist who wants to uphold the truth Sulak Sivaraksa, a well-known Thai Buddhist scholar, has been charged by the Government…
Buddhism
Charged with Public Indecency and Cyber Crime Public nudity is usually not a good decision. Public nudity in a foreign country is an even worse idea.…
Celebrity
Pictures create a stir on the Internet; fans give mixed reactions to the pictures. Speculations about Lindsay Lohan’s change of faith may spike up after the…
Buddhism
Two years after suffering a stroke, Thich Nhat Hanh travels to Thailand to be closer to his homeland of Vietnam. Thich Nhat Hanh, popularly referred to…
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…
Religion News
Luk Thep dolls are believed to have the spirit of a child and are therefore worshipped and treated like one. The “supernatural dolls” called Luk Thep…
Celebrity
Angelina Jolie was seen praying at a Hindu Temple during family vacation in Thailand. Angelina Jolie was seen praying in one Hindu temple at Phuket, Thailand.…