Houston university in US defends course on Hinduism, says it values ‘academic freedom’
The University of Houston defended its course after a student called it ‘Hinduphobic’ and clarified that its terminology may ...
Where is Mandalay, Myanmar’s earthquake-stricken city, and what cultural treasures does ...
Friday morning saw Myanmar hit by a 7.7 earthquake, with buildings and other structures turned to rubble after collapsing.
The Island3 天
Achieving an arduous task: Comparing philosophies
A COMPARISON OF BUDDHIST AND WESTERN PHILOSOPHY’ Prof. Asoka Amaratunga is well known to the readers of The Island by his ...
HHS axes more than $300M in gender, DEI-related health grants to California alone
Canceled grants included one for adapting an "inclusive teen pregnancy prevention program for transgender boys" and "Buddhism ...
MyJoyOnline5 天
At least 24 dead in South Korea’s ‘worst ever fires’
At least 24 people have been killed as multiple wildfires continue to ravage South Korea's south-east region. Most of the ...
Tribune Online on MSN5 天
At least 24 dead as South Korea battles worst-ever wildfires
At least 24 people have been killed as devastating wildfires continue to sweep through South Korea’s south-east region, forcing more than 23,000 people to evacuate their homes. Authorities report that ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN6 天
What Archaeologists Are Uncovering About the Buddha in His Legendary Nepali Hometown
Shortly after dawn, more than 200 monks from an order of Tibetan exiles carry carefully bundled scriptures and 108 gold-gilt Buddha statues in a long procession toward the site revered as Siddhartha ...