Pew Research Center2d
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 ...
Religion News Service5h
What ‘The White Lotus’ gets wrong about the meaning and goals of common Buddhist practices
A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to full ordination as a monastic.
The Independent on MSN16h
The White Lotus: What the show gets wrong about Buddhist practices
What the show gets wrong about Buddhist practices - ANALYSIS: Thailand and its Buddhist traditions provide the backdrop to ...
La Croix International1d
Global shift in religious affiliation and the rise of new spiritual movements
Pew Research reveals a growing trend of religious disaffiliation worldwide, with significant declines in Christianity and ...
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 ...
Pew Research Center2d
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 ...
Man faces hate crime charges for temple attacks in NYC's Chinatown
A man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into several temples in New York City's Chinatown and damaging religious ...
Angelus News2d
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 ...
SCOTUSblog7d
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 ...
National Catholic Reporter2d
Pew study shows people not sticking with faith they were raised in
New research shows a worldwide trend of people either leaving the religion they were raised in or completely dropping ...
China Daily21h
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 ...