Pope Francis, 88, was remembered for fostering solidarity among Catholics, people of other faiths including Jews and Muslims, ...

Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of life and do not worship gods or deities. Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development and the ...

It’s the most popular religion in many Asian countries - like China, Thailand and Japan - but there are Buddhists in countries all around the world. Rather than worshiping a god, Buddhists ...

A superstitious Buddhist devotee wears a massive beehive hairstyle to honour a snake god. Samlee Ritthisen, 53, sports the Marge Simpson-style tower of matted hair as part of a vow she made to the ...

Hinduism’s focus on joy and God contrasted with Buddhism’s austere practices and lack of a personal deity. Additionally, Buddhism’s monastic demands disrupted societal structures ...

The Senso-ji Temple is dedicated to Asakusa Kannon, the Buddhist god of mercy and happiness. According to legend, two fishermen struck gold and found a statue of the god while fishing on the ...