Buddhism
Finland's air force to phase out use of swastika on flags, in light of 'embarrassing' situations
While the Finnish air force designed its flag before the swastika became a symbol of Nazism, they are finally being updated to reflect modern associations with the symbol.
Nepal’s ambassador hosts Buddha Jayanti celebration, urges global peace and hostage release
1,000-year-old Buddha statue discovered in North Korea
Exploring the majestic Buddhist temples and heritage sites in northern Thailand
12th-century 'Buddha Sheltered by Serpent King' returns to Nepal
The Art Institute of Chicago announced on Monday that it is returning sculpture after new research found that the object had been stolen.
‘Hill of Jewels’ in India’s Odisha reveals three colossal Buddha heads
The excavation team discovered ancient wall remnants, a giant palm replica, and three colossal Buddha heads with elongated earlobes and a lion pedestal.
The harmonious relationship between the stray dogs of Koh Samui, island's residents
On the small Thai island of Koh Samui, tens of thousands of stray dogs roam freely, a common sight everywhere.
From art to Buddha and back again: Art director's Itamar Newman’s enlightened journey
Step by step, Newman sought a new way to live. He stopped exhibiting his works, embraced the teachings of the Buddha, moved to the northern moshava of Yavne’el.
Thousands, some in a trance, pay homage to a sacred Thai tattoo master
Many attend the ritual hoping it will help recharge the holiness of their tattoos and boost their luck.
Over 70 Rohingya dead or missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia's Aceh
More than 2,300 Rohingya arrived in Indonesia last year, UNHCR data showed, surpassing the number of arrivals in the previous four years combined.
Rare Chinese Buddha statue up for auction at Bonhams in Paris
A rare Chinese Buddha statue, found in a French family's home and thought to have been lost, is expected to fetch 1 million euros when it is auctioned in Paris.
Dalai Lama apologizes after video asking boy to 'suck my tongue'
The statement said the Dalai Lama leader "often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way, even in public and before cameras. He regrets the incident."
Reincarnation: What is it, what does Judaism say about it? - explainer
Reincarnation is a belief that the soul is reborn in a new body and identity after death. Some religions believe in it and it is in Kabbalah, and some claim Anne Frank was reincarnated.
Five spiritual tourism destinations and how to experience them
Opinion by Jaeyeon Choe: "Travelling can be highly spiritual."
Religious leaders call on Mark Zuckerberg to scrap Instagram Kids plans
Since last September, Instagram has paused its plans to introduce a version of the photo-sharing app for kids, as opposition to the project grew.
