Buddhism

Faith 2 days ago

America's combat chaplains of 'all faiths' are the focus of new film

A documentary now in theaters, "Fighting Spirit," tells the stories of America's combat chaplains of all faiths; they are soldiers who are sent out into the battlefield without weapons.

Buddhism May 13

This is how Buddhists across the world celebrate the Buddha's birthday

Different countries have different ways of observing the holiday of the Buddha's birthday. Buddhists use the time to retell the story of the Buddha's life and reflect on his teachings.

California March 19

Buddhists use karmic healing against California city's anti-Asian past

Buddhists convened in Antioch, California, to cleanse the city of its anti-Asian history and respond to anti-Asian hate.

Asia February 26

Leader of Cambodia's Buddhist community, Tep Vong, dies at 93

Tep Vong, a prominent figure in Cambodia's Buddhist community, has died at the age of 93 after battling an illness, according to Cambodia's Ministry of Cult and Religion.

Robbery - Theft February 11

Buddhist monks in Brooklyn robbed at gunpoint after thieves break into temple

A trio of armed men broke into a Buddhist temple in Brooklyn Sunday afternoon, held monks at gunpoint, and fled the scene with money and stolen property.

VIDEO November 7, 2023

Surveillance footage of Texas Buddhist Temple arson attack released

Authorities in a Texas community are searching for the person who threw a Molotov cocktail into a Buddhist Temple Sunday that caused a fire. (Credit: Huyen Trang Buddist Temple)

Departed May 25, 2023

How Tina Turner finally found happiness

Music legend Tina Turner faced a number of obstacles throughout her life. In her 2020 memoir "Happiness Becomes You," she shared that turning to Buddhism transformed her life.

Asia May 11, 2023

7 Buddhist monks in Thailand accused of embezzling donations received by a temple in $8.9 million scheme

Several Buddhist monks in Thailand were arrested in a $8.9 million embezzling scheme. The monks are accused of stealing donations received by a temple.

Buddhism April 11, 2023

Supporters defend Dalai Lama’s odd interaction with young boy, point to Tibet’s history of 'tongue greetings'

Supporters of the Dalai Lama say critics misunderstood an interaction with a young boy that many criticized as inappropriate this week, saying it was "westernised."

Nashville December 1, 2022

Buddhist monk attacked, temple robbed in Nashville; police seeking 5 suspects

Five suspects, including a woman carrying a toddler, attacked a Buddhist monk after robbing the Wat Lao Buddhist Temple in Nashville, Tennessee, over the weekend.