Pope Francis in Meeting with Buddhist delegation:

Overcome Egoism to Avoid Conflict, a Shared Notion of Jesus and Buddha

Sadly, on all sides, we hear the cry of a wounded humanity and a broken earth. The Buddha and Jesus understood the need to overcome the egoism that gives rise to conflict and violence.

Seoul temple represents religious harmony between Buddhism and Christianity

Inspired by friendship between two towering Buddhist and Catholic leaders, Buddhist monk, priest and pastor team up to help poor.

Buddhist chaplains on the rise in US, offering broad appeal

Buddhist chaplains are in the habit of speaking in more universal terms, focusing on compassion, being grounded, feeling at peace.

WCC shares Vesakh greetings with Buddhist communities

World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca shared greetings with Buddhist communities as they celebrated Vesakh.

Vatican sends message for Buddhist feast of Vesakh

The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue sends its annual message, entitled "Buddhists and Christians: Standing Together in Hopeful Resilience," as Buddhists worldwide celebrate the…

Buddhist views on suicide examined after climate activist self-immolated on Earth Day

Buddhism does not categorically reject suicide, though its approval is very limited.

Myanmar junta frees 1,600 from jail, but not political prisoners

Families of detained Myanmar protesters had their hopes dashed Sunday after political prisoners were not included in some 1,600 people released by the junta to mark the Buddhist new year.

‘Buddhism in Spanish is here’: the Latino monks building a unique community

Venerable Sanathavihari is breaking down language and cultural barriers to welcome newcomers to an LA temple.

Finding a place for faith: Few options exist for Athens’ religious minorities

Al-Huda is a nonprofit religious institution funded by charitable donations and is the only mosque in Athens. Founded in 1987 by a group of Muslim UGA students, the mosque currently cannot afford…

Pakistan celebrates Lahore Resolution on March 23

March 23 marks the historic day, 82 years ago, when Muslims of the South Asian subcontinent decided to unite in their democratic demand for a separate homeland, where they could establish and…

Myanmar’s military turns to Buddhism in bid for legitimacy

Generals court country’s monks to try and win respect in an environment where ‘almost everybody hates them’.