In two experiments, East Asians had more positive views of human-chatbot interactions than European Americans did. Might this tendency stem from Eastern religious traditions?

If you pray for love in Izumo, there's a good chance you'll be heard. Every year, eight million gods gather in this seaside city to decide the fate of humans' relationships.

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The religious landscape of Japan is a fascinating blend of Shintoism, Buddhism, and other traditions. Across cultures, India and Japan share ancient connections through their gods. Many Hindu ...

Home to the sacred Ise Grand Shrine, it’s the spiritual heart of Shintoism. The coastline features the picturesque Ago Bay, known for pearl cultivation, while the rugged Iga region celebrates ...

In Japan, the practices are rooted in both Buddhism and Shintoism and as Reiki has spread throughout the world in the past century, different practitioners have also brought Western philosophical ...

I am delighted that this edition of SAMVAD is taking place in Thailand. Thailand has a rich culture, history, and heritage. It stands as a beautiful example of the shared philosophical and spiritual ...

Inside is multiple shrines dedicated to Buddhist rituals and the coexistence with Shintoism. This collection of urban buildings was built to have pretty much everything one would want in one area ...

The solution lies in Asia’s shared traditions, rooted in Dhamma. Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, and other traditions teach harmony with nature, seeing it as part of ourselves.” PM Modi also ...