Buddhism
Steve Bannon: A 'new-age, mystical seeker' who sees the apocalypse on the horizon
Now that Steve Bannon is out of White House, don't assume his influence or the impact of his worldview will wane.
Religion is alive and kicking in officially atheist China
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This Englishman’s search for truth was about the transformation of spirit, and of gender
Providing safe illegal abortions in Myanmar is a ‘karmic balance,’ says one doctor
In Myanmar, refugees from Muslim-Buddhist conflict remain in limbo
There's nothing traditional about an immigrant Christmas
Christmas feels unavoidable in the United States, but not all Americans celebrate the holiday. Many non-Christian immigrants develop their own take on the day, while others simply avoid it altogether.
Who's to blame for Myanmar's spate of sectarian riots?
Violence between Muslims and Buddhists has become a regular feature of life in Myanmar this year. But who exactly is to blame for the riots?
Spirits on the Streets of Yangon
Whatever else you do while you're in Myanmar, be sure to save time for wandering around downtown Yangon. You might see a nat house, a shrine that's home to diverse universe of spirits worshiped in Myanmar.
Ethnic & Religious Violence Challenge Democratic Transition in Myanmar
Despite its ongoing transition from authoritarian rule to democracy, Myanmar is still facing serious tensions among its various ethnic groups. Anchor Marco Werman discusses those tensions with The World's Aaron Schachter.
The History and Future of Government-Monastery Relations in a Changing Myanmar
The former military regime in Myanmar established a leadership group for monks called the Sangha Council. It's supposed to set policy for tens of thousands of monks. But as Bruce Wallace reports, it's largely ineffectual and increasingly irrelevant.
Blinged Out Monks: Several Thai Buddhist Monks Spotted with Luxury Wears
A YouTube video showing Thai Buddhist monks flying in a private jet, wearing stylish aviator sunglasses, and carrying luxury brand travel bags has attracted criticism from Buddhists across Thailand.
The Buddhist Path for Young Men in Myanmar
About a half million people in Myanmar, also known as Burma, devote their lives to Buddhist practice and live in monasteries. Bruce Wallace has the story of two monks who are about to "graduate" and are trying to figure out what's next for them.
What's Fueling the Buddhist-Muslim Clashes in Myanmar
There is deep concern over a sharp spike in communal violence between Buddhists and Muslims in Burma. It started a few months ago in western Myanmar, also known as Burma, but has spread to the central part of the country.
Muslims Attacked in Myanmar
Dozens of people have been killed in riots in central Myanmar over the last week. The targets appear to be the nation's small Muslim population.
German Geologist Says Buddhist Statue Made From Ancient Meteorite
The Iron Man statue was taken from Tibet by the Nazis in the 1930s and brought to Germany. Elmar Buchmer, a geologist at the University of Stuttgart, says he believes it's the only human figure ever to have been found that is carved out of a meteorite.