Afgan's introduction to the digital prayer bead marks a significant shift in his life. Before his pilgrimage, he had never relied on such tools for spiritual practice. However, he has embraced the use ...

Amid a time of global division and collective fatigue, the small Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is offering something extraordinary: a 16-day Global Peace Prayer Festival, bringing together more than 20, ...

Buddha Chitta mala (also referred to as Bodhichitta mala) is a type of prayer bead necklace revered in Tibetan Buddhism. Chinese demand for the beads has triggered an explosion in the industry in ...

Two new books by female writers consider what endures after upheaval. Patricia Smith's "The Intentions of Thunder" and Kanza ...

The stupa is home to Japanese, Korean, Thai and myriad Chinese restaurants. There’s bubble tea, of course, and pizza and ...

Detainees were limited to a single weekly shower in freezing water.At one point, those held in the prison survived for two ...

Discover the British actor's insights on the iconic, unconventional detective and making the new Maigret. Bonus: series Easter eggs revealed!

More than 120 families honored their departed loved ones during the two-day Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, ...

Ever felt like your confidence ghosts you right before a big meeting or when you’ve got all eyes on you? You’re not alone. Even the best of us freeze when it’s time to shine. That’s where the ancient ...

This regime serves neither the people nor the land; its only mission is to preserve power, even if Iran itself dies of thirst ...

Federal officials use the building for check-ins that can end with immigrants being detained. Clergy members and volunteers ...