Anuradhapura and the roots of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
One of the greatest examples of cultural sharing in the world, is the spread of Buddhism from India to Sri Lanka. The Island ...
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3. Religious switching into and out of Buddhism
Find out what percentage of adults have joined or left Buddhism, or remained Buddhist since childhood, in six countries. Pew ...
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Around the World, Many People Are Leaving Their Childhood Religions
In many places surveyed, 20% or more of all adults have left their childhood religious group. Christianity and Buddhism have ...
Why are monks protesting at Bodh Gaya, Buddhism's holiest site, in Bihar?
A longstanding dispute over the control of Bodh Gaya’s Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar is once again at the forefront. Several ...
Will Piper Quit the Monastery? ‘The White Lotus’ Star Sarah Catherine Hook Reveals If Her Character’s Interest in Buddhism is “Genuine”
"Like, of course, this little rich girl is like, 'Yeah, my next move, for my life and career, I'm going to let my dad pay for ...
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Buddhist monk highlights strong India-Sri Lanka ties ahead of PM Modi's visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka, Buddhananda, the Buddhist monk who speaks Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Pali, spoke about the cultural and historical ties between India and Sri ...
A ‘White Lotus’ Scene Was Censored in India, but It’s Not the One You Might Think
For a show full of nudity, sex, drugs and even incest, it’s not entirely surprising that “The White Lotus” might be censored ...
How Thailand gracefully continues the tradition of Buddhism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Thailand during April 3-4 would put a focus on the historic ties of culture and ...
Thailand a Graceful and Gentle Tradition of Buddhism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Thailand during April 3-4 would put a focus on the historic ties of culture and ...
Why psychiatrist in Korea puts Buddhism at the heart of his treatment for life’s struggles
Doctor calls Buddhism ‘a perfect system for eliminating suffering’ – the goal of psychiatry. So he prescribes patients ...
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Zen Buddhism event to be held in Moorhead
On Sunday, April 6, Dr. Nancy Nanshin White will present “An Introduction to Zen Buddhism” at the Hjemkomst Center’s Willow ...
What ‘The White Lotus’ gets wrong about the meaning and goals of common Buddhist practices
A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to full ordination as a monastic.