Buddhistdoor View: Prioritize Vibrancy, Not Numbers, in Communities of Faith
For Buddhism, demographic destiny means that vibrant communities will always be more important than numerically large ones
For Buddhism, demographic destiny means that vibrant communities will always be more important than numerically large ones
Buddhist monastics in South Korea are challenging historic roles in order to reach more young people in Korea and abroad
The Pew Research Center ’ s latest data shows declines in organized religious affiliation but thriving spiritual practices and beliefs
Many scholars noted religious experiences that led them to their interest in Buddhism while some commented on the tension between these personal experiences and their scholarly work
A new survey shows a decline in Asian American Buddhists by percentage, but also highlights complex differences between Asian Americans of different backgrounds
New research shows a range of attitudes to one’s own and other religions in three Buddhist countries, two Muslim countries, and one multifaith country
An extended article in a Japanese business weekly highlights an interconnected and inexorable nexus of factors for Buddhism’s ongoing decline
Leaders hope that a move away from traditional religious ideas and toward contemporary paths to happiness will ensure the survival of the Lanai Hongwanji Mission