Buddhist groups in Sri Lanka provoke communal tensions by seeking temple expansion
The working class must oppose this racist campaign and fight for the unity of Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim workers to defend the ...
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What South America’s largest Buddhist temple says about the religion’s growing influence in Brazil
When it opened in 1992 on the outskirts of São Paulo, Brazil, the Zu Lai temple was the first of its kind in the region.
‘An extraordinary life’: Sister Adrienne Howley dies aged 99
An extraordinary woman who travelled the world by sail, studied Buddhist Philosophy in Nepal, and was a nurse and friend to ...
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Explore myths, ninja and local seafood in Mie Prefecture
While Mie may not have the name recognition abroad of its famous neighbors, Osaka and Kyoto, the prefecture boasts plenty of ...
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How the CCP Co-opted an Ancient Buddhist Monk
The Chinese government venerates Kumarajiva not only for his contributions to Buddhism but also as a symbol of China’s ...
Explore Japan in depth: Coral Expeditions’ 14-night cultural voyage
Coral Expeditions has three 14-night Through the Heart of Japan departures in 2025: October 4, October 18 and November 2.
Bhutanese monks, nuns to test BuddhaBot AI tool to expand knowledge in religion
The BuddhaBot AI will provide an opportunity for nuns and monks to expand their knowledge about Buddhism, while also ...
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Japan’s tourism boom presents a special challenge for Kyoto
The city of Kyoto is known as Japan's cultural and spiritual capital. It's for good reason: Kyoto has hundreds of Buddhist ...
Chatra gears up for 3-day Itkhori Mahotsav, CM to inaugurate fest
Chatra: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren will inaugurate the three-day state festival, Itkhori Mahotsav, on February 19 on the premises of the 9t.
When visiting religious sites for tourism purposes, always mind your manners
Some tourists and influencers behave badly at religious sites and during religious festivals just to create content.
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Non-Buddhist artist proves she’s cut out for temple events
KURASHIKI, Okayama Prefecture--She doesn’t practice Buddhism and once had a strong ... temple visitors into sacred figures of the religion. Nishiyuki, 42, who goes by only one name, has been ...