The Middletown Press

Buddhist religion continues to grow locally

MIDDLETOWN -- Although Buddhism has long been practiced in the United States-- there were 30,000 Buddhists in 1900 in the country -- the number of people practicing it sharply rose in the past two ...
Jewish Journal

Is Buddhism a Religion?

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 ...
Religion News Service

What is Theravada Buddhism? A scholar of Asian religions explains

(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.
usace.army.mil

Chapel service reveals Buddhist religion

FORT SILL, Okla., Aug. 17, 2017 -- When you hear the word "Buddhist" a number of images might come to mind, ranging from finding the 'zen' in life to Tibetan monks who chant and make designs out of ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Monks test out new a chatbot that is based on Buddhist scripture

TOKYO >> The wisdom of the Buddha may one day be in the palm of your hand, with a BuddhaBot icon on your phone nestled ...
Religion News Service

A Buddhist psychiatrist’s advice on facing trauma, troubles and Trump: Let it go

(RNS) — 'Buddhism has been called the most psychological of the world’s religions and the most spiritual of the world’s psychologies,' says Mark Epstein. (RNS) — Psychiatrist and Buddhist ...
The Pioneer

I practice Buddhism but I am truly secular: CJI

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said that he practices Buddhism, though he has not studied any religion in depth. He also ...