The first Buddhist churches of any kind in the country were built in the Bay Area in the early 1850s by Chinese migrant ...

A recent study by the Pew Research Center surveyed “religious switching” around the world and found that significant ...

Increasingly, people are holding proper funerals when they lose their dog, cat or other beloved pet. The ceremonies may be attended by Buddhism priests who read out sutras, and memorial services may ...

PHNOM PENH: The Aidil Fitri celebrations among Muslims in Cambodia will carry profound significance this year. As the Holy ...

India faces the tough choice of either supporting the Dalai Lama in his call for choosing a leader 'born in the free world' ...

As the world celebrates gender equality this month, Thai women are breaking barriers in many fields - yet the nation's clergy stands firm against change.In Thailand, where Buddhism is hailed as the ...

The Sub-forum on Religious Harmony and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations took place at the BFA (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 ...

Covered in dust and resembling a Buddhist statue, the face of a dead monk emerges from the rubble of a religious examination hall in Mandalay flattened by Myanmar's devastating earthquake.

The earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, caused damage to historical and religious sites across the ...

He added that Chinese Communists, who explicitly reject religion, including the idea of past and future lives, should not ...

Mercy is key in Islam, especially during the holy month. Here's what that means for Muslims and those outside the faith.

One of Japan’s most colourful festivals, the Sanja Matsuri is a rowdy mix of religious ritual and wild street party ...