Astrology has been humanity’s obsession for centuries, if not millennia. The discipline sermonises personality and life events. It offers insights into karmic patterns of our life. The planets, the ...

They believe that a certain amount of violence may be acceptable if the end goal is noble. However, the overarching message of Theravada Buddhism remains clear. Non-violence which is intrinsic to ...

I am writing this brief essay in connection with the felicitation ceremony for Emeritus Professor Asanga Tilakaratne, one of the foremost ...

Primarily concerned with the Theravada sect of Buddhism, Pali literature became significant to the religion as it spread from India to other South-East Asian countries such as Burma, Sri Lanka ...

If you’re feeling disconnected from others, or just disenchanted with the day, you might consider trying loving-kindness ...

Popular portrayals of religion often reinforce the perception that religions are inherently conflictual ... However, the overarching message of Theravada Buddhism is clear: non-violence is intrinsic ...

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 ...

If people are not harming each other, their private lives are their own business,” (Hsing Yun, Buddhism Pure and Simple, pp. 137–138). Many Buddhists believe sex outside of marriage is ...

For example, in the United States, where Christianity has long been the majority religion, we asked about the importance of being a Christian to being truly American. And in Thailand, where the vast ...

February 4, 2025 • Leaders of a Baptist church in North Carolina ousted the pastor after congregants started leaving. A secret tape provides a rare look at the debate when a message threatens a ...