YANGON, Myanmar – The funeral of a Buddhist man killed during sectarian violence this week in the central Myanmar city of Mandalay stirred passions Friday but no major new unrest was reported. Calm ...
BANGKOK (AP) - The funeral for Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej is an elaborate, intricately planned event lasting five days. The ceremonies and processions are steeped in Buddhism, tradition and ...
TOKYO – A Japanese company has introduced a new role for SoftBank’s humanoid robot “Pepper” – a Buddhist priest for hire at funerals. Chanting sutras in a computerized voice while tapping a drum, the ...
NEWMARKET — The Laotian community here will experience tomorrow one of the most elaborate ceremonies of their Buddhist faith. Laotian immigrant Thung Phetakoune, 62, lost his life Monday, two days ...
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese company has introduced a new role for SoftBank's humanoid robot "Pepper" - a Buddhist priest for hire at funerals. Chanting sutras in a computerized voice while tapping a ...
The symbolic urn is transported at the funeral procession of late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyade in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. A ceremony in an ornate throne hall Thursday morning began ...
(New York) - Members of the banned Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam (UBCV) should be allowed to organize and attend funeral services for their patriarch without government interference, Human Rights ...
(RNS) — This week’s photo selection includes the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, a Buddhist funeral in Nepal and more. (RNS) — Each week Religion News Service presents a gallery of photos ...
Funeral traditions vary by faith. Preparing the body for a funeral, how the beloved is remembered, interment or cremation and tributes are important parts of end-of-life practices. We’ve compiled ...
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