Buddhism

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.

Solar Eclipse April 5

From 'end times' to 'karmic multiplier,' this is how religions traditionally view a solar eclipse

Religions offer different perspectives on solar eclipses both historically and in modernity. Religious scholars have suggestions for how to observe the fast-approaching 2024 eclipse.

Asia July 21, 2023

Burma's military government unveils giant sitting Buddha statue amid ongoing civil war and turmoil

The military-led government of Burma showcased a colossal statue of a sitting Buddha on Friday, set to be consecrated on August 1st, serving as a symbol of nationalism.

SCIENCE June 23, 2021

The Strawberry Moon: How, when to watch it

Stargazers around the world will be able to enjoy the glow of the Strawberry Moon on Thursday night.

Airlines November 4, 2020

Thai Airways’ offers ‘flight to nowhere’ that will fly over sacred Buddhist sites

Thai Airways recently announced it will be offering a “flight to nowhere” on Nov. 30 that will fly over 99 sacred Buddhist sites in Thailand.

DALAI LAMA July 7, 2020

Dalai Lama marks 85th birthday with new album, message on climate change, coronavirus pandemic

The Dalai Lama celebrated his 85th birthday Monday with the release of an album of mantras and teachings.

China June 11, 2020

China interference in succession of next Dalai Lama slammed by Sen. Risch

In addition to cracking down on religious freedom for millions of Christians and Uighur Muslims, China is also angering Buddhists around the world for trying to interfere with the succession of the next Dalai Lama.

VIDEO October 25, 2019

China's state-sanctioned organ harvesting victims speak out

Survivors and victims’ tell their stories of state-sanctioned organ harvesting by the Chinese government.

Robots August 14, 2019

Robot priest added to 400-year-old Buddhist temple in Japan: 'It will grow in wisdom'

A 400-year-old Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, is using a $1 million humanoid to reach a younger generation, but foreigners are repulsed by it.

DALAI LAMA July 2, 2019

Dalai Lama 'deeply sorry' for sexist comments on women

The Dalai Lama is walking back some controversial comments he made about women in a recent interview.