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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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How monks practice Buddhism in Sri Lanka
Time was when we had to observe the five precepts chanting in front of the omnipresent Buddha statue in every Buddhist household, and pay homage to parents straight afterwards. Attend mandatory Sunday ...
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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 ...
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Buddhism’s holiest site erupts in protests over Hindu ‘control’ of shrine
As he stood in a queue outside a makeshift tent kitchen for breakfast, 30-year-old Abhishek Bauddh could not help but reflect ...
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 ...
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.
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Talk series on ‘Buddhism, A Way Ahead Today' concludes in Gangtok
Gangtok recently hosted a talk series titled 'Buddhism, A Way Ahead Today'. Led by Ven. Tuelku Jamyang, it explored ...