Fanjing Mountain is an otherworldly place on our planet, where people and our land reach for the heavens, where wildlife makes our Earth theirs, and where the sun and Buddha illuminate our world.

The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Washington, made headlines this week after she angered ...

Have you heard of the slc6a4 gene, found on chromosome 17q12 in the human body? No? Well, this small gene apparently affects our lives in large ways. Scientific research has uncovered that this gene ...

The purpose of medical ID (alert) jewelry—identification necklaces and bracelets with medical information inscribed on them—is to provide emergency health workers with information about any conditions ...

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You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fountain of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, cover the whole world and ...

The Celebration of Chinese New Year 2025 will be rung in globally on Jan. 29, marking the Year of the Snake, a symbol of ...

Personalized jewelry is a thoughtful gift that, if chosen well, will be cherished for decades. But with so many jewelry brands offering the same bland birthstone pendants and initial necklaces ...

Buddhists follow the teachings of a man called Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha. Siddhartha was born as a very wealthy prince but decided to leave his wealth and palace behind so that ...

The majority of Buddhists believe the same things about the Buddha and his teachings. Dhamma means 'to uphold', and therefore it is central to Buddhist belief as it 'holds up' the religion and ...

according to the good pleasure of Thy Holy Will.

Some people are happiest when lost in a country's nature, while others feel more at home in a city. A town's bright attractions and sense of history have a powerful allure. The greatest cities often ...