Long before modern conservation theories emerged, Bhutan and its people championed a form of sustainable living deeply rooted in Buddhism. The power of faith, reflected in a new initiative by the ...

India and Indonesia’s historical links go beyond geography, weaving together centuries of trade, religion, and cultural ...

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

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

The Thai Cabinet has approved a proposal to nominate Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, a historic Buddhist temple in Nakhon Si ...

They also took 22 pledges, which were taken by Dr Babasaheb Ambekdar in 1956 after shunning Hinduism and converting to ...

Religious leaders and delegates from foreign lands will participate in the ninth International Buddhist Festival in the state capital on Sunday. The festival, celebrating Buddhist philosophy and ...

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government plans to set up its first Buddhist museum in Nagapattinam dedicated to showcasing artefacts and bronze statues of Buddha to highlight the state’s rich historical ...

30). “Naturally, such tenets and practices make a peaceful natural environment a priority for SGI and a goal of the religious practices of Nichiren Buddhist members.” The Army’s C-11 ...

Buddhism has adapted to rapid economic, social, cultural, and political transformations in the modern, post-modern, and globalized world. Since its inception in India in the sixth century BC, Buddhism ...

Changes in urban middle class life that helped shape Sinhala mindsets and attitudes catered to changes in monkhood and Buddhist religion too. They have in fact helped a new breed of young monks who ...