In 'My Head for a Tree', Martin Goodman relates the history of the Bishnoi and asks what a world facing climate change can ...

Buddhism, founded by Gautama Buddha in the 6th century BCE, is one of the major world religions that focuses on the path to ...

In analysing societal attitudes toward prayer, we often find two distinct perspectives. Some people believe in the efficacy of prayer and ...

It is a fundamental instinct of human nature to seek solace through prayers in times of despair and need. Prayer is a ...

The main building structure along the central axis of the Grand Temple comprises four painstakingly laid out courtyards ...

Ahead of mid-term elections in May, Philippine politics seems destined to be consumed by the Marcos-Duterte feud.

He said Sanatan Dharma was a ‘vatvriksha’ (banyan tree). “Sanatan Dharma ... the VHP provided a platform for all sects, be it Sanatan or Baudha (Buddhist) tradition, Valmiki or Kabir ...

David Moreton, a Shikoku-based independent researcher from Canada who specialises in the Henro, explains: “The Shikoku Pilgrimage is unique because of its diversity across different sects and ...

In some regions, temples themselves are having difficulties taking care of gravesites,” said an official of the Japan Buddhist Federation ... include 60 religious sects. The official said ...