The new season of“The White Lotus” is set on a luxury resort on the Thai island of Koh Samui. This comedy-drama series, which ...

While the Thai Buddhism depicted in “The White Lotus” is not completely realistic, there are several authentic ways to engage deeply with Buddhism, ranging from offering donations to short meditation ...

It also portrays a temple environment with many foreigners staying there long term, not dressed in typical clothing for ...

A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to full ordination as a monastic.

Specifically, it is a posting for the job of a Buddhist nun by an organisation called the Ling Jiou Shan Buddhist Society. According to the job posting, the position is permanent, full-time and ...

CHINATOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- A vandal struck at least twice Tuesday morning, damaging precious statues at Buddhist temples in Lower Manhattan, but members of the community say there were even ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Children who are to become Buddhist nuns ride on decorated cow carts during a processional parade as part of ...

Maryanne Braverman, now 77, spent 10 years in a New York-based convent before conversations with a therapist made her rethink her direction Zoey Lyttle is a Society & Culture Writer-Reporter at ...

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But a new analysis of tooth enamel has overturned that assumption, revealing the remains to be female — and likely a nun, according to the researchers. The discovery marks the first-ever ...

Ricard went on to follow in his mother’s footsteps - who had previously become a Buddhist nun - as he decided to dedicate his life to the religion. The monk became a close friend and student of ...