Vatican City: The Vatican said on May 26 that it hopes the coronavirus pandemic will “further unite” Catholics and Buddhists in service of the suffering. In its annual message for the Buddhist feast of Vesakh, issued May 26, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue said that the virus challenged followersContinue Reading
Varghese K George Washington: Compared to three years ago, a Pew study has shown. Americans were generally warmer to all religious groups, and Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims are viewed more positively compared to three years ago, a survey by the Pew Research Centre has shown. The study also shows thatContinue Reading
A mummified monk found preserved in Mongolia last week has been baffling and astounding those who uncovered him. Senior Buddhists say the monk, found sat in the lotus position, is in a deep meditative trance and not dead. Forensic examinations are under way on the remains, found wrapped in cattleContinue Reading