Boddhisatva Avalokiteśvara, considered to be a compassionate protector, is believed to regularly visit Earth. taikrixel/ via iStock Getty Images Plus “Bodhisattva” is a key idea in Buddhism. The word ...

(The Conversation) — Theravada Buddhism is the dominant religious system in several parts of South and Southeast Asia, but there is a rich diversity of beliefs and practices in this tradition. (The ...

(The Conversation) — The Mahāyāna branch of Buddhism likely emerged around the first centuries A.D. and was most readily carried through the Silk Road and maritime trade routes. (The Conversation) — ...

Buddhists around the world are celebrating Bodhi Day. Also called Buddha’s Enlightenment Day, it commemorates when Siddhartha Gautama attained awakening — or enlightenment — some 2,600 years ago, ...

Buddhist thought emphasizes positive action to effect change. Source: Wouter de Jong/Pexels The enduring popularity of Buddhist ideas is evident in the ubiquity of “mindfulness” in our world today.

Buddhists accounted for about 4.1% of the global population in 2020, according to the Pew Research Center. Between 2010 and 2020, the global Buddhist population declined by roughly 5%, from around 343 ...

Gregory Grieve does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

According to the Pew Research Center, about one-quarter of countries worldwide exhibit “high” or “very high” levels of social hostilities involving religion, including violent religion-related attacks ...

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) was formulated by psychologist Albert Ellis beginning in 1953. It involved a paradigm shift in therapy for helping emotionally troubled individuals. At that ...

In this article, we will take a look at the 15 most Buddhist countries in the world. From ancient civilizations until the twenty-first century, with the variety and numerous religious organizations ...