Find out what percentage of adults have joined or left Buddhism, or remained Buddhist since childhood, in six countries. Pew ...

The countries have a variety of historically predominant religions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism. For non-U.S. data, this analysis draws on nationally representative ...

Nalanda contributed to the development and evolution of two major Mahayana Buddhist philosophies — Madhyamaka and Yogacara, Abhay K writes in his book, 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World'. Excerpts: ...

The Inuit have survived and thrived for generations in one of most remote, vast and rugged places on Earth, hunting for seals ...

The recent transfer of cultural artifacts, including several Tibetan Buddhist relics, from the US to China may help advance the Chinese government’s efforts to distort Tibet’s history and appropriate ...

Twenty minutes later, they arrived at Zenjoji, a Zen temple of the Soto school of Buddhism in Chuo Ward ... But at least 20 years ago, a Christian priest came up with the idea of visiting the ...

By 2050, the Christian population in India is expected to decline to 2.2 percent. However, the report also states that religious diversity in India will persist, and the presence of all ...

It is in this global context that Buddhism/Buddhists face unprecedented challenges. Inside the UN – 70% NGOs, the Christian Western bloc vote, the Islamic bloc vote determines what UN officials deem ...

It is influenced by other faiths, such as Buddhism, and reached its peak in the 13th century." While Winfrey recently admitted to an interest and daily reading of a Sufi daily word, she has maintained ...

In addition to the scattered killings of Buddhist and Christian clergy, dozens of houses of worship of both religions have been damaged or destroyed. often by shelling or aerial bombardment by the ...

And in the wake of the Trump administration’s slew of targeted executive actions, a group of queer Christian leaders says that reminder is timelier than ever. A new statement, signed by 11 ...