Shambhala: Tibetan Buddhism’s mythical hidden kingdom

A controversial law in India which fast-tracks citizenship for religious minorities from several neighboring countries but excludes Muslims has reignited critic...

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Hundreds of Buddhists convened in Antioch, California, in a bid to reconcile the city’s dark past with a vision for a more inclusive future. Key points:

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An article published by Christianity Today sparked controversy and drew criticism on social media for insisting that Jesus Christ was Asian. About the article:...

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“She will be the last Filipino left in Gaza, (and) is a symbol of Filipino spirituality,” said Philippine Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo De...

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The commitment is seen as a measure to prevent the church from moving its assets overseas as the Tokyo District Court deliberates over whether to strip the grou...

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The Pew Research Center has released data indicating a decline in religious affiliation among Asian Americans.  Religiously unaffiliated: In 2012, 26% of the As...

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“It is an occasion of profound spiritual significance for the vast legion of devotees worldwide,” says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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The largest hand-carved Hindu temple outside of India is set for its grand inauguration in the U.S. this month. Majestic temple complex: After 12 years of metic...

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A ticket sale for a temple night tour program in South Korea was reportedly sold out hours after it opened its booking after announcing that a part of its activ...

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Many Filipinos believe that calling rats by their Filipino term “daga” could potentially have dire consequences. How it goes: As the pre-colonial belief goes, w...

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