Examining Trump’s Executive Order on Religious Exemptions

Trump signs an executive order granting exemptions for religious organizations. President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that expands the freedom faith-based organizations

Sri Lanka Vesak Day will Open with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The schedule for the UN Vesak Day in Sri Lanka is rolling out. This year, the United Nations Vesak Day will be celebrated in

USCIRF Adds Russia to list of Worst Religious Freedom Violators in 2017 Report

Banning of Jehovah's Witnesses catapulted Russia to the list of shame. The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) declared in its yearly report

Vatican Asks Buddhists and Catholics to Work Together for Global Peace

Vatican calls on Catholics and Buddhists to promote peace On May 10, the Buddhist community will be celebrating a religious festival known as the

In America, the More Educated You are, the Less Religious You Are

Are you less religious if you're more educated? Pew has found the general notion of the highly educated being less religious is actually true[/tweetit]

Buddhist Says Meditation is Scientifically Proven to Make Your Life Better

Buddhist master says science proves meditation improves the quality of lives. Famous Buddhist monk Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, the propagator of Tergar meditation, says scientists

Richard Gere on How Buddhism Changed His Career

Ever since his speech against the occupation of Tibet during the '93 Oscars, the actor has seen a downward spiral in his popularity. Once

Dalai Lama Hints He may be Reincarnated as a Woman in India

Dalai Lama's controversial belief on his reincarnation has been brought up before. The 14th Dalai Lama recently hinted towards his rebirth as a woman[/tweetit],

How Music Festivals and Religion are Intertwined

The connection between faith and music is undeniable, especially in the context of music festivals. "Music is a moral law. It gives soul to

Buddhist Inner Path Festival Begins Today

2017 Festival of Buddhist films, art and philosophy kicks off today. Teamwork Arts is proud to present The Inner Path (TIP), a festival of