The New York Times – On the Runway:
Representative Jared Huffman of California, the only self-declared “humanist” in Congress, writes in a new book that the separation of church and state is in grave danger.
Category: Religion and Belief
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Buddhist Terms Explained: From Dharma to Samsara
The New York Times – Travel:
Words and terms common in the Buddhist communities of Nepal, Thailand and Taiwan.
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A Map and Timeline of the History of Buddhism in Asia
The New York Times – Travel:
The many paths by which the religion flourished across Asia.
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In Thailand, Buddhism Is Twinned With Political Power
The New York Times – Travel:
In Thailand, where it’s the state-sanctioned religion, practices have proved to be surprisingly mutable.
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How Taiwan Became a Refuge for Buddhism
The New York Times – Travel:
A Sinicized form of the religion has been preserved on the island, where daily life itself now sometimes seems like an exercise in Buddhist practice.
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Life, Death and Rebirth in Nepal, the Land of the Buddha
The New York Times – Travel:
Starting at the birthplace of Buddhism, a writer traces how its teachings spread across Asia, transforming the continent forever.
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The Long Journey to Enlightenment
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Buddhism’s lessons on transience have had incredible staying power.
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Will Americans Get Over Their Fear of Eating Animal Blood?
The New York Times – T Magazine:
The ingredient — a staple of cuisines around the world — is increasingly showing up on restaurant menus and in cookbooks in the U.S.