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Does conversion erase caste? Supreme Court says yes, but reality says otherwise

The Supreme Court, in the recent case of Chinthada Anand v. The State of Andhra Pradesh and others, ruled that individuals who convert to Christianity cannot claim Scheduled Caste status. This ruling suggests that when a person converts to a religion other than Hinduism, Buddhism, or Sikhism, they forfeit the protections granted…

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Growing up during Sri Lanka’s civil war taught me that getting along with people across divides is a virtue we can learn

I grew up in Sri Lanka. Much of my adolescence was spent in Kandy, a city built around a lake, set amid the lush tea plantations of the hill country. Its northern shore houses the Temple of the Tooth, one of Buddhism’s most sacred sites. Each year, it came alive…

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3 Core Teachings of Buddha for Inner Peace

The wisdom that The Buddha gifted to humanity almost 2,000 years ago has the power to change our lives from root level. The fundamental Buddhist ideas are easy to implement. But the benefits that they provide will stay with us throughout the long-run, with inner peace and mental resilience two…

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Is There Really a 2,000-Year-Old Shiva Lingam in Vietnam? 5 Hindu Sites That Will Amaze You

Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions, and its influence has traveled far beyond India. While the temples of India are famous, archaeologists and historians have recently uncovered ancient Hindu relics and temples outside India. From Vietnam to Indonesia, these sites are evidence of trade, cultural exchange, and devotion…

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5 Countries Where Hindu Gods Are Worshipped Differently

“एकं सद्विप्रा बहुधा वदन्ति” Rigveda 1.164.46 Truth is one, the wise describe it in many ways. Have you ever wondered what happens to faith when it crosses borders? When people migrate, trade, build kingdoms, or settle on distant islands, they carry their gods with them. But something beautiful happens along…

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4 Profound Short Books That Can Change Your Life

If you go to a library or a bookstore, you can find tens and hundreds of books in all kinds of genres. Choosing the right one would be a hard choice even for a veteran reader. However, there are a handful of short and poetic books that contain a lot…

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How women are reinterpreting the menstrual taboos in Chinese Buddhism

In many religions and cultures, women who are menstruating or who just gave birth are not allowed to enter sacred sites, such as temples, or participate in religious rituals. This is because they are often seen as ritually impure.

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7 Reasons Why Calling Hinduism a Religion Is Misleading

तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय। मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय॥ Most people don’t wake up one day and decide to “follow” Hinduism. They grow into it through everyday life, through family habits, moral choices, festivals, food, and the way they are taught to understand success, failure, time, and responsibility. That is why many people…

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Buddhist monks peace-walking from Texas to DC persist even after being run over on highway outside Houston

A group of Buddhist monks is persevering in their walking trek across much of the U.S. to promote peace, even after two of its members were injured when a truck hit their escort vehicle. After starting their walk in Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 26, the group of about two…

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Buddhist monks and their ‘peace dog’ are walking across the US and captivating the nation along the way

While Buddhism has branched into a number of sects over the centuries, its rich tradition of peace activism continues

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I’m a Buddhist monk. Meditation has given me wisdom, resilience and emotional balance

IN-FOCUS : December 21 marks World Meditation Day in the U.S. To find out how the centuries-old practice can help shape your wellbeing and mindset, Amber Raiken spoke to Bhante Saranapala, a Toronto-based monk and mindfulness and meditation teacher.

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Richard Gere and wife solve family issues with Buddhism

Richard Gere and his wife Alejandra Silva solve family problems by drawing on Buddhism because it brings peace and calmness.

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First female Archbishop of Canterbury still an outlier among world's top religious leaders

For the first time, a woman will serve as the Archbishop of Canterbury, following the 105 men who have held the role since St. Augustine took that position in the year 597

The Independent UK

People Share The Most Glorious Instant Karma Manifestations They’ve Ever Seen

What’s the best case of Instant Karma you’ve witnessed?

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People Share The Most Glorious Instant Karma Manifestations They’ve Ever Seen

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Tibetan Buddhist nuns are getting advanced degrees − and the Dalai Lama played a major role in that shift

In August 2025, 161 Tibetan Buddhist nuns from religious institutions across India and Nepal – a record number – gathered at the Dolma Ling Nunnery in northern India to take various levels of the “geshema” examination. These exams are in preparation for one day receiving the geshema degree, comparable with…

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Joanna Macy obituary

Environmental activist, author, scholar of Buddhism and pioneer of workshops to help people deal with anxiety

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Ancient India, Living Traditions: an earnest effort to show how the art of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism is sacred and personal

The British Museum’s Ancient India, Living Traditions exhibition brings together exhibits on the sacred art of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. It also encompasses the spread of the devotional art of these traditions to other parts of Asia.

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It is becoming easier to create AI avatars of the deceased − here is why Buddhism would caution against it

In a story in the Buddhist canon, a grief-stricken mother named Kisa Gautami loses her only child and carries the body around town, searching for some way to resurrect the child.

The Independent UK

For young and Buddhist-curious, a moment of modern mindfulness

The Young Buddhist Initiative, sponsored by Triratna Buddhist Community founded in 1967 by Sangharakshita, is designed to help those age 35 and under explore Buddhist teachings and meditation, interpreting the traditional Buddhist precepts through a modern lens

The Guardian - AU

Monks behaving badly: the sex scandal rocking Thailand’s Buddhist clergy

Stories of monks behaving badly are not uncommon in Thailand, but the scale of a recent scandal has sparked questions about wealth and privilege

The Conversation

Exploring questions of meaning, ethics and belief through Japanese anime

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

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The Dalai Lama is a cisgender man – yet he has an unexpected connection to the trans community

Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, turns 90 this week – a milestone that’s reigniting speculation over his eventual successor.

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80 Funny And Chaotic Examples Of The Universe Giving The Middle Finger To One Person In Particular (New Pics)

These poor folks must have really bad karma.

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Your chance to stare down a god: inside the British Museum’s mesmerising look at Indian religions

A show full of deities, snakes and shrines puts three ancient faiths in the spotlight. Our writer seeks out its inspiration in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai

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