Is China using Living Buddha Database for Control over Buddhism?

China Publishes "Verified Living Buddha" List. The maiden list stating the names of “authentic living Buddhas” was published on the Chinese State Administration for

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Are Americans Losing Their Religion? Or Choosing For Themselves?

Featured Contributor Christel Manning examines why so many people are leaving their religion. Americans, especially young people, are leaving religion in record numbers. There

Beloved Buddhist Leader Thich Nhat Hanh Returns to Plum Village

Beloved Buddhist leader Thich Nhat Hanh returns home after 6 months of stroke rehabilitation in San Francisco. The nuns and monks of Plum Village

How To Create One Concept Of God We Can All Agree On

Reinventing the concept of God to apply to religious and nones alike. Believers of different faiths have their own notions about God or the

Japanese New Year Traditions are Rooted in Buddhism and Shinto

Examining Japanese New Year traditions. New Year in Japan is an auspicious holiday. It symbolizes renewal. The event starts with “Bonenkai” or “forget the

8 Extraordinary Funeral Traditions From Around the World [Infographic]

Infographic of Worldwide Burial Traditions by U.K.-based RHC Funeral Services Company Across the world, a variety of different religions are celebrated, each one boasting

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Five Facts About Christmas in America

Christian or Not; Christmas is a time for friends and family. Whatever the debates are at this moment, one thing is a certainty: Christmas

A World Religion Holiday Season Calendar [Infographic]

Exclusively from WorldReligionNews.com! What Do World Religions Do During the Holiday Season? Discover what world religions do during the holiday season in this information-packed

How Buddhists Can React to Gun Violence

Buddhist Priest and author Zenju Earthlyn Manuel describes how Buddhists must respond to gun violence. There are things and events that trigger fear in

How Obi-Wan Kenobi of ‘Star Wars’ Became A Devout Catholic

Alec Guinness, who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars, had an out of the ordinary experience that prompted him to convert to Catholicism. Star