Rooted in the Buddhist teaching of the bardo − states of ‘in-between’ − the text offers a way to understand death, life and ...

The Tamil landscape, for centuries, had been shaped by the self-denying, often severe, philosophies of Jainism and Buddhism.

At the heart of every major spiritual teaching is the call to love our neighbors as ourselves. Living this truth we already ...

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War is not simply a test of firepower or strategy, it is a test of the warrior’s discipline, restraint, and ability to carry ...

The nation’s official motto, “In God we trust,” has appeared on coins since the Civil War. The Pledge of Allegiance promises ...

Ajanta’s 2,000-year-old murals face extinction within decades. Discover the fragile balance between cultural tourism and the ...

Whether a film is a faithful period piece, a daring historical fusion, or a modern-day twist, the best ones capture that authentic spirit. Here are the six best Korean folklore movies that bring it to ...

Religion, perhaps, is the most important invention of the human mind. It is said that there are more religions in the world than spoken languages! According to Ethnologue, a website considered to be ...

Buddhism, one of the world’s oldest religions, offers profound insights into the nature of existence and the ways we can alleviate our suffering. As one of the world’s most profound spiritual ...

According to Vietnamese custom, on the full moon day of the first lunar month, families usually prepare a feast to offer to ...

Hannah Feuer joined the Forward as a general assignment reporter in May 2025 after two years as a culture reporter at Seven ...