Pew Research Center1d
3. Religious switching into and out of Buddhism
Find out what percentage of adults have joined or left Buddhism, or remained Buddhist since childhood, in six countries. Pew ...
China Daily1h
Freedom of religious belief effectively safeguarded in Xizang: white paper
LHASA -- Lawful religious activities are under effective protection, and every effort is made to satisfy the religious needs ...
28% of U.S. adults have switched religions since childhood. Here’s how other countries compare
According to Pew Research Center, 28% of Americans have changed religions since childhood. That puts the U.S. near the middle ...
Al Jazeera on MSN3d
Buddhism’s holiest site erupts in protests over Hindu ‘control’ of shrine
Buddhists across the country have joined protests after monks at the Mahabodhi Temple were forcibly removed by police.
What ‘The White Lotus’ gets wrong about the meaning and goals of common Buddhist practices
Contrary to popular Western beliefs about Buddhist meditation, it is not viewed as a secular practice. Thai Buddhists believe that meditation is a meritorious activity, helping them not only to ...
SCOTUSblog6d
Justices allow Louisiana to execute Buddhist over religious freedom claim
A divided Supreme Court declined to block the execution of Jessie Hoffman, who was put to death on Tuesday night in Louisiana. Four justices would have put Hoffman’s execution on hold – one short of ...
Pew Research Center1d
Around the World, Many People Are Leaving Their Childhood Religions
In many places surveyed, 20% or more of all adults have left their childhood religious group. Christianity and Buddhism have ...
Crux1d
20 percent of adults have left their childhood religion in many countries, study shows
A new study has found that in many countries around the world 20 percent or more of all adults have left their childhood ...
Religion News Service6d
Remembering China’s Empress Dowager Ling, a Buddhist who paved the way for future female rulers
The empress, like many other rulers at the time, legitimized her reign through Buddhism, portraying herself either as a ...
These extreme stunts aren’t just magic tricks—they’re a religious experience
Eating glass. Fire walking. Sword swallowing. These acts that shock and delight have roots in the real and mythical practices ...