Concerns rise over Sri Lanka’s move to ban burqas
By BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A Pakistani diplomat and a U.N. expert have expressed concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed move to ban the wearing of burqas. Sri […]
When the Dalai Lama dies, his reincarnation will be a religious crisis. Here’s what could happen
Source: CNN Todayy, Beijing views him as a separatist with the aim of breaking Tibet away from China, and is therefore keen for the next reincarnation of his role to fall in line with its own political aims. Since 1974, the Dalai Lama has said he does not seek independence […]
International Poll: Is God Necessary for Morality?
Source: Pew Research Center People’s thoughts on whether belief in God is necessary to be moral vary by economic development, education and age BY CHRISTINE TAMIR, AIDAN CONNAUGHTON AND ARIANA MONIQUE SALAZAR How we […]
Almost 300 Rohingya found on beach in Indonesia’s Aceh
By YAYAN ZAMZAMI, Associated Press © Provided by Associated Press Ethnic Rohingya people rest after the boat carrying them landed in Lhokseumawe, Aceh province, Indonesia, early Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. […]
Our Favorite Christian Prayer by Saint Francis, For the Whole of our Human Family
Saint Francis of Assisi (Italian: San Francesco d’Assisi); nicknamed Francesco; 1181/1182 – October 3, 1226)[1][3] was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He founded the men’s Order of Friars Minor and the women’s Order […]
International Poll About Intersection of Religion and Science, in Different Religions
On the Intersection of Science and Religion Source: Pew Research Center BY COURTNEY JOHNSON, CARY LYNNE THIGPEN AND CARY FUNK Over the centuries, the relationship between science and religion has ranged from conflict and […]
The 7 most fascinating mosques in China
By Angelo Zinna CHINA HAS AN ambiguous stance in regards to institutionalized faith. On the one hand, the People’s Republic recognizes five religions — Buddhism, Catholicism, Daoism, Islam, and Protestantism […]
Trump to Rebuke China on Muslims After Hong Kong Row
Source: Bloomberg By Jordan Fabian and Daniel Flatley President is likely to sign legislation backed by both parties He hasn’t shown interest in human rights violation allegations President Donald Trump appears […]
The Dalai Lama on Earth Day: COVID-19 is ‘a lesson in universal responsibility’
Source: Religion News Service (RNS) — On this 50th anniversary of Earth Day, our planet is facing one of the greatest challenges to the health and well-being of its people. […]
Covid 19 is Not, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu or Buddhist
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times As soon as the Covid 19 raised its ugly head some conservative Hindu pundits were ready to declare […]
Science and Monotheism!
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times “If there had been in the heavens and the earth other gods besides Allah, then surely both would […]
Populist Buddhist Politics Shaping up in Sri Lanka Against the Muslims and the Christians
Freed Sri Lanka Buddhist monk vows to expose Islamist militancy Souce: Reuters COLOMBO (Reuters) – A hardline Buddhist monk accused of inciting violence against minority Muslims in Sri Lanka said […]
A Monk’s Son Struggles to Find Meaning
Source: The Atlantic Video by Yoko Okumura Finding a path in life is a tall order for anyone. But when you’re the son of a Buddhist monk, discovering your purpose can […]
The Guardian view on religious freedom: protect believers
Religion Editorial Across much of the world, millions of people are persecuted for their beliefs Mon 22 Apr 2019 Christians and Muslims in Lahore, Pakistan, hold candles at a tribute […]
5 facts about Buddhists around the world
Source: Pew Research Center BY KELSEY JO STARR Buddhists across Asia are preparing to celebrate the birthday of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as Gautama Buddha and was the founder of […]
Chinese official insists no love for Dalai Lama in Tibet
Source: Associated Press By YANAN WANG BEIJING (AP) — China’s Communist Party chief in Tibet insisted Wednesday that the Tibetan people feel more affection toward the government than to the […]
In Arab Nation, Christians, Buddhists and Jews Emerge to Worship
Source: The Wall Street Journal By Asa Fitch Jan. 27, 2019 8:00 a.m. ET DUBAI—Every Friday, on the fourth floor of a hotel conference center in this Arab business hub, […]
‘Buddha boy’ under investigation in Nepal over missing devotees
Source: The Guardian Agence France-Presse in Kathmandu A Nepali spiritual leader believed by his followers to be a reincarnation of Buddha is under investigation over the disappearance of several devotees, […]
Battle of the bulge: Thailand strives to bring monk obesity crisis under control
Source: The Guardian BY Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Bangkok Every morning at dawn, the food is dished out to Thailand’s monks in abundance: donations of sticky rice, cakes, noodles, sweet pudding, dumplings, […]
Leopard kills Indian Buddhist monk meditating in forest
Source: BBC News A monk meditating in a forest in the Indian state of Maharashtra has died in a leopard attack, officials say. Rahul Walke had been “meditating under […]
