Solomon’s temple is a spiritual destination for some travelers.
It’s summer, and practically everyone is thinking about vacation. It might be too late to pull off an international retreat to a spiritual destination this summer, but you can certainly begin t…
Bodhi Day
Buddhists may not recognize one of the traditional Western celebrations of winter such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or Saturnalia, but that doesn’t mean the religion doesn’t have its own seasonal festival. December 8 recognizes the day when Siddhar…
Obon Festival
Arising from Buddhist traditional lore as interpreted in Japan, the Obon (or simply “Bon”) Festival is now widely celebrated in Japan and in Japanese communities around the world. The roots of the history entwine to make the three-day long…
Vegetarian and vegan diets are becoming more prevalent in Western culture. Devotees of this lifestyle are motivated by numerous factors. Upbringing, health concerns, treatment of animals and religious reasons are all influences.
Vegetarianism vs. Veganism
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There are many diverse religions and almost every day is sacred for somebody, some place in the world. Having awareness and respect for different world religions and holidays, even if they differ from one’s own beliefs, can help you better navigate an increasingl…
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Recent reports on NPR and other media outlets have suggested that Buddhism is on the wane in Japan. It’s estimated that about 40 percent of the 77,000 temples in Japan will close their doors and cease to function over the next 25 years. For the record, that’s o…
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