Documentary Explores 2,500 Years of Buddhist Tradition

Documentary follows the 2,500-year history of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The Great Transmission is a documentary film that “explores the remarkable journeys Buddhist knowledge

President Obama Signs Bill Specifically Granting Atheists Protection Against Persecution

The Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act will not only protect the rights of the religious, but of the non-religious too and prevent

20 Years of PBS Show ‘Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly’ Come to an End Feb. 24, 2017

The PBS show Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly to air final episode in 2017. The award-winning weekly public television series, Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly is

Which Religious Groups are the Most Educated?

Muslims and Hindus are the lowest educated groups, but both are making gigantic leaps in increasing their education levels. The most highly educated are

“The First Nidana” is a New Christmas Song for Buddhists

The popular Christmas song "The First Noel" has been reworked using Buddhist lyrics. "The First Nidana," is a poetic rendition of the casual links

Harvard has a New Free Online Course About Buddhism

Harvard University's new "Buddhism Through its Scriptures" free online course. The rise in demand to learn about Buddhism has resulted in a number of

Winter Religious Holidays Around the World [Infographic]

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Documentary on Thich Nhat Hanh Showcases the Zen Way of Life

Walk With Me documentary trailer and behind the scenes footage released. A documentary on Zen Buddhism under the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh called

Twitter Cracks Down on Hate Speech

Twitter has added new features to support its stance against abusive and hateful tweets. On November 15, Twitter introduced new features aimed at improving

Meditation in the Big Noise: Find Your Inner Peace in New York City

Buddhist street meditation sessions in busy areas of New York are becoming popular among New Yorkers, proving meditation can be done anywhere. While traditional