Large shares in many middle-income countries say following the historically predominant religion is key to "true" national ...

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Shinto, the indigenous religion, remained central to Japanese culture even after Buddhism arrived in the 6th century. The interaction between these two religions has significantly influenced Japanese ...

The exchange between Gandhara and Japan was not limited to religion. It encompassed philosophy, governance, art and science. Buddhist monasteries in Gandhara served as centres of learning ...

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

Daisaku Ikeda, who headed Soka Gakkai, a Japanese Buddhist organization ... the teachings and Toda as his mentor. Unlike some religions that emphasize the importance of suffering, Ikeda ...

Tourism, climate goals, and animal rights concerns are sparking a plant-based renaissance in a country famous for sushi and ...

NYUZEN, Toyama Prefecture--Buddhist priest Yoshiyuki Kondo is offering ... and sometimes displayed on bikers’ jackets in Japan. Many mistakenly believe it stresses an individual’s ...

While Spain's headline trail now attracts up to half a million pilgrims a year, its twin is often uncrowded and offers a ...