researching the teachings of the monk Shinran (1173-1262) at Ryukoku University’s graduate school. Kondo decided to teach Buddhism at junior and senior high schools. Kondo worked at private ...

Figueres, the architect of the 2015 Paris climate agreement, has been helping people around the world understand the teachings of Buddhist monk and peace activist Thích Nhất Hạnh.

In many middle-income countries, majorities say the Bible, Quran or another religious text should influence national law at ...

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 ...

Bhutan, in collaboration with the Zhung Dratshang (Central Monastic Body), launched “Enlightened Stewardship: Bhutan’s ...

Soft-spoken, serene and intentional, Bruno Wang is a man on an urgent mission. The prolific philanthropist, arts patron and ...

The founder of one of Liverpool's most fabled bars is sending a message of acceptance, kindness and compassion in an ever ...

Ikeda embraced the teachings and Toda as his mentor ... of circumstances and to create something of great value, or as Buddhism says, to turn poison into medicine,” Hancock said in a book ...

In the West, yoga has strayed away from its ancient and deep religious significance to become a fitness trend.

Buddhism is about 2,500 years old and people who follow Buddhism are called Buddhists. Buddhists follow the teachings of a man called Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha. Siddhartha was ...

We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion's role in society, government and national identity.

The program, by Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, celebrates changemakers whose exceptional achievements and professional ...