Buddhist group says Army Corps’ Everglades project violates religious freedom (RNS) — A new lawsuit says the project could disrupt a retreat center for Soka Gakkai International-USA, a group popularized by Tina Turner and Orlando Bloom. The post Buddhist group says Army Corps’ Everglades project violates religious freedom appeared first on RNS.

Photos of the Week: U.S. Teenage Buddhist Lama; Taiwan Temple Festival (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes a U.S. teenage Buddhist lama enthronement, a Taoist temple festival in Taiwan and more. The post Photos of the Week: U.S. Teenage Buddhist Lama; Taiwan Temple Festival appeared first on RNS.

At Buddhist-Christian dialogue, finding solidarity amid shifting religious landscape (RNS) — In a polarized country renegotiating the role of religion in civic life, interfaith partnerships are critical. The post At Buddhist-Christian dialogue, finding solidarity amid shifting religious landscape appeared first on Religion News Service.

Kalmykia – a Buddhist Land on the Edge of Europe I want to share some thoughts/pictures from my recent trip to Kalmykia, as well as general facts about the place. Maybe it would interest someone to eventually visit this beautiful land. Kalmykia is a republic inside of Russia, with its own language, unique culture and people. Republics function essentially as autonomous regions where Russians a…

Lama Rod describes himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. He wants to free you from suffering ROME, Ga (AP) —Today, he is an influential voice in a new generation of Buddhist teachers, respected for his work focused on social change, identity and spiritual wellness. The post Lama Rod describes himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. He wants to free you from suffering appeared first on Religion News Service.

Daisaku Ikeda, head of global Japanese Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai, dies at 95 TOKYO (AP) — Ikeda is credited with reviving Nichiren Buddhism in the modern age, making it more accessible for present-day practitioners. The post Daisaku Ikeda, head of global Japanese Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai, dies at 95 appeared first on Religion News Service.

reminiscing summer season at Ayutthaya, Thailand (archaeological Buddhist temple ruins) summer travel adventure submitted by /u/DiligentlyTight89