Buddhism is one of the fastest growing religions in the west. One of the features of this religion that can help to account for its growth is that many don't consider Buddhism a religion at all. Is ...

(The Conversation) — Theravada Buddhism is the dominant religious system in several parts of South and Southeast Asia, but there is a rich diversity of beliefs and practices in this tradition. (The ...

One of the greatest twists in the recent history of nonfiction came at the end of Sam Harris’s The End of Faith (2004). The book gave physical form to the message-board atheism of the early internet ...

Buddhist thought emphasizes positive action to effect change. Source: Wouter de Jong/Pexels The enduring popularity of Buddhist ideas is evident in the ubiquity of “mindfulness” in our world today.

(The Conversation) — The Mahāyāna branch of Buddhism likely emerged around the first centuries A.D. and was most readily carried through the Silk Road and maritime trade routes. (The Conversation) — ...

Buddhists around the world are celebrating Bodhi Day. Also called Buddha’s Enlightenment Day, it commemorates when Siddhartha Gautama attained awakening — or enlightenment — some 2,600 years ago, ...

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In this article, we will take a look at the 15 most Buddhist countries in the world. From ancient civilizations until the twenty-first century, with the variety and numerous religious organizations ...