Buddhism

SCIENCE June 23, 2021

The Strawberry Moon: How, when to watch it

Stargazers around the world will be able to enjoy the glow of the Strawberry Moon on Thursday night.

Airlines November 4, 2020

Thai Airways’ offers ‘flight to nowhere’ that will fly over sacred Buddhist sites

Thai Airways recently announced it will be offering a “flight to nowhere” on Nov. 30 that will fly over 99 sacred Buddhist sites in Thailand.

DALAI LAMA July 7, 2020

Dalai Lama marks 85th birthday with new album, message on climate change, coronavirus pandemic

The Dalai Lama celebrated his 85th birthday Monday with the release of an album of mantras and teachings.

China June 11, 2020

China interference in succession of next Dalai Lama slammed by Sen. Risch

In addition to cracking down on religious freedom for millions of Christians and Uighur Muslims, China is also angering Buddhists around the world for trying to interfere with the succession of the next Dalai Lama.

VIDEO October 25, 2019

China's state-sanctioned organ harvesting victims speak out

Survivors and victims’ tell their stories of state-sanctioned organ harvesting by the Chinese government.

Robots August 14, 2019

Robot priest added to 400-year-old Buddhist temple in Japan: 'It will grow in wisdom'

A 400-year-old Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, is using a $1 million humanoid to reach a younger generation, but foreigners are repulsed by it.

DALAI LAMA July 2, 2019

Dalai Lama 'deeply sorry' for sexist comments on women

The Dalai Lama is walking back some controversial comments he made about women in a recent interview.

Buddhism June 28, 2019

Dalai Lama says female successor needs to be more attractive, slams Trump

The Dalai Lama, praised for his compassion, made some controversial comments on a woman taking his place and changed his tune on President Trump during a wide-ranging interview.

Buddhism April 9, 2019

Dalai Lama hospitalized with chest infection, in stable condition, reports say

The Dalai Lama has been taken to a private hospital in New Delhi, India, after he was diagnosed with a chest infection, his private secretary told reporters Tuesday.

Buddhism January 17, 2019

Buddhist poker player wins $600G, donates all to charity

A Canadian Buddhist poker player is being hailed as the “people’s hero” after vowing to give away more than a half million dollars in prize money from a high-stakes gambling tournament