The World from PRX1d
How a deeply Buddhist Bhutan keeps religion and politics from mixing
Bhutan is officially a Buddhist kingdom. It's also a fledgling democracy trying to establish a balancing act to honor its ...
The Church Times2d
Christians and Buddhists most likely to leave religion of childhood, global study suggests
Most of these were brought up as Christians. In the UK, 26 per cent of the former Christians said that they now had no faith.
The World from PRX3d
How to separate politics and religion in the Buddhist nation of Bhutan
The Himalayan country of Bhutan is officially a Buddhist kingdom. It’s also a fledgling democracy and trying to establish a balance between honoring its Buddhist identity and maintaining a separation ...
Anuradhapura and the roots of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
One of the greatest examples of cultural sharing in the world, is the spread of Buddhism from India to Sri Lanka. The Island ...
Why are monks protesting at Bodh Gaya, Buddhism's holiest site, in Bihar?
A longstanding dispute over the control of Bodh Gaya’s Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar is once again at the forefront. Several ...
The Supreme Court returned to an old question on Monday: ‘What is religion?’
The Supreme Court on Monday debated how to define religion as it considered a case on a faith-based tax break. The justices ...
NewsNation on MSN5d
What it’s really like at a ‘White Lotus’-style Buddhist temple
Buddhist temples vary in style and design, but they usually feature a main hall, a Buddha statue and space to meditate.
Timeslife on MSN5d
Why is Hinduism considered the oldest religion in the world?
Hinduism is widely regarded as the oldest religion in the world, with roots that trace back thousands of years. Unlike other ...
The Manila Times6d
BFA's 10th Religious Sub-forum Highlights Global Digitization Project of Buddhist Scriptures
The Sub-forum on Religious Harmony and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations took place at the BFA (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 ...