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Coffee with a side of religion at a cafe in Tokyo

Coffee with a side of religion at a cafe in Tokyo

Buddhist monks run a cafe in Tokyo to get the public interested in the religion in a more casual setting.
Chinese Buddhist temple disseminates wisdom with robot monk

Chinese Buddhist temple disseminates wisdom with robot monk

Japan's Abe to take G7 leaders to shrine as economy tops summit agenda

Japan's Abe to take G7 leaders to shrine as economy tops summit agenda

Myanmar to deport Spanish tourist for Buddha tattoo

Myanmar to deport Spanish tourist for Buddha tattoo

A Spanish tourist faces deportation from Myanmar over a Buddha leg tattoo that offended monks.
July 11, 2016 | 05:00 am PT
Vietnamese burn private jets, fancy cars and villas for their ancestors

Vietnamese burn private jets, fancy cars and villas for their ancestors

Not a scene from Dubai, the people of Vietnam (with their limited allowance) know how to 'live' it up.
August 12, 2016 | 03:35 pm PT
Vietnam wants Pokemon out of religious, historic sites

Vietnam wants Pokemon out of religious, historic sites

The mobile game appears to be pushing the authorities to the limit.
August 17, 2016 | 02:05 am PT
Saigon's trinity of spiritual sites

Saigon's trinity of spiritual sites

Just so you know, Obama took a look at one during his official visit. 
August 19, 2016 | 12:58 am PT
Singapore court sends teen blogger back to jail for criticizing religion

Singapore court sends teen blogger back to jail for criticizing religion

He deliberately posted comments on the internet in videos, blog posts and a picture that were critical of Christianity and Islam.
September 28, 2016 | 11:44 pm PT
Buddhist monk arrested for deadly knife attack at Vietnam temple

Buddhist monk arrested for deadly knife attack at Vietnam temple

He allegedly began the slashing spree after an argument with a senior monk and killed a visitor.
October 5, 2016 | 02:21 am PT
EU's top court rules against headscarf

EU's top court rules against headscarf

The European Union's top court ruled on Tuesday that companies may ban staff from wearing headscarves or other religious symbols.
March 14, 2017 | 10:54 pm PT
Pope, at Cairo Mass, urges unity against fanaticism

Pope, at Cairo Mass, urges unity against fanaticism

Francis uses 2-day visit to denounce Islamist violence and criticises populism, human rights abuses.
April 29, 2017 | 06:19 am PT
In southern Vietnam, believers come together to celebrate revered goddess

In southern Vietnam, believers come together to celebrate revered goddess

The annual festival at Ba Chua Xu Temple in An Giang has begun, with a sea of pilgrims and prayers.
May 19, 2017 | 10:11 pm PT
A day in the life of Saigon's Muslim community

A day in the life of Saigon's Muslim community

Despite the religion's strict traditions, the women are becoming more financially independent.
August 20, 2017 | 05:21 am PT
Find your spiritual side with a glimpse at the holy world we call home

Find your spiritual side with a glimpse at the holy world we call home

From Hanoi to London and New Delhi, there are a million ways to celebrate your beliefs.
August 23, 2017 | 04:59 am PT
Muslims gather at Mount Arafat for haj climax

Muslims gather at Mount Arafat for haj climax

Over two million pilgrims reach Mount Arafat for a vigil to atone for their sins as the annual haj pilgrimage reaches its climax.
August 31, 2017 | 06:00 pm PT
Where the mighty stand together

Where the mighty stand together

A visit to a statue factory, where different replicas stand side by side each other, offers a glimpse into Vietnam’s diversely religious life. 
September 19, 2017 | 06:06 am PT
Texas church shooting: what we know

Texas church shooting: what we know

Gunman was a 26-year-old atheist and former member of the U.S. air force.
November 6, 2017 | 05:57 pm PT
Should Vietnam abandon custom of burning paper offerings?

Should Vietnam abandon custom of burning paper offerings?

The Lunar New Year is a time for excess fun, food and flowers, but also smoke and ash.
February 11, 2018 | 04:03 am PT
Documentary about famed Vietnamese Buddhist monk to hit local screens

Documentary about famed Vietnamese Buddhist monk to hit local screens

The release of the film about Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has been delayed for three months in Vietnam.
February 23, 2018 | 01:56 am PT
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