At 15, my older brother died, ending my charmed childhood, and I began my search for the meaning of life in earnest. I started reading the scriptures of different religions. I started out with the ...

In the shadowed caves of ancient India, Siddhartha Gautama sat under a bodhi tree, wrestling with the hydra-headed beast of ...

Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic Party's new Senate nominee, has a history of making highly controversial statements on matters of religion, race, immigration and beyond.

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

Often depicted in imperial robes and seated on a celestial throne, he commands rewards and punishments like an earthly emperor. Daoist scripture tells that he was once a mortal prince who renounced ...

Buddha had many things to teach us. Here is one of his most important and famous teachings. Buddha said that there are two things to remember in life: Take care of your thoughts when you are alone.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that modern life can feel like a nonstop pressure cooker — politically chaotic, emotionally ...

Wheel of the chariot of the sun, Konark Sun Temple, Odisha. 1250 CE. The temple is designed as a chariot with 24 such wheels. As a symbol, the wheel of dharma is featured in several Indian religions, ...

Young South Koreans are buying Buddhist merch. Monks and experts hope the buzz will translate into deeper engagement. Young South Koreans are buying Buddhist merch ...

We all need words of encouragement now and then. If you're in need, read these Christian quotes that'll fuel your soul and lift your spirits. Life can get the best of us sometimes. The stress of ...