Buddhism Digital Media

How Does Digital Media Affect Buddhism?

Exploring the Impact of Digital Media on Buddhism A new book called Buddhism, the Internet and Digital Media: The Pixel in the Lotus, is

Under God New Jersey

“Under God” Is Under Fire In New Jersey School System

In a case that is garnering attention from around the nation, an atheist family is taking a local school board to court. This is

The Inner Path

The Inner Path Festival of Buddhism Celebrates Buddhist Art, Film, and Philosophy

Inner Path Festival of Buddhism kicked off on November 21. The festival showcases various movies like Sun Beaten Path  and Kung Fu Nuns, art, philosophy,

Thich Nhat Hanh Hospitalized

Monk Thich Nhat Hanh Shows Improvement After Hospitalization

World renowned pacifist Thich Nhat Hanh is showing signs of improvement after suffering from a brain hemorrhage that left the Buddhist monk hospitalized. Thich Nhat

Indonesia Drafts New Law for Religious Freedom

Indonesia's president, Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, and the Ministers for Religious and Home Affairs drafted a new law to protect religious freedom for minorities. President

So Be It Documentary

New Documentary “So Be It” Showcases Thai Buddhism

From indie filmmakers Kongdej Jaturanrasmee and Soros Sukhum, "So Be It" follows two young Buddhists in Thailand learning about and growing up in their faith.

Tibet Email Attachment

“Detach from Attachments” Is Tibetan Monks’ Digital Warning

After experiencing plenty of cyber attacks, Tibetan Monks are sending a classic Buddhist message with a modern twist: Detach from Attachments. Tibetan monks are

Upcoming Buddhist Conference to Focus on Protecting and Preserving Buddhist Culture

A Buddhist conference being held November 15-18 in Gautama Buddha’s place of birth, Lumbini, is expected to draw over 400 scholars and monks from

USCIRF Chair Katrina Lantos Swett, Commissioner Mary Ann Glendon, and Executive Director Jackie Wolcott with parliamentarians at the launch of the International Parliamentary Coalition to Advance Religious Freedom, November 8, 2014, Oslo.

30 Parliamentarians Meet With USCIRF In Oslo To Sign A Freedom Of Religion Charter

USCIRF Chair Katrina Lantos Swett, Commissioner Mary Ann Glendon, and Executive Director Jackie Wolcott with parliamentarians at the launch of the International Parliamentary Coalition

Religions and Extraterrestrial Life

Religion and Aliens: How Extraterrestrial Life Might Affect Religious Beliefs

Astronomy professor David Weintraub’s new book explains what leaders of the world’s major religious affiliation believe about the possibilities of alien life. The question