Guided by Keith Cantú’s remarkable book on the Indian master, we visited his meditation hall in Chennai. The influential yoga teacher deserves to be rediscovered.
From the World
Japan: Family Federation, How an Assassin’s Dream Came True
Twisting and misinterpreting the law, the Tokyo District Court realized the purpose of Shinzo Abe’s assassin to destroy the Unification Church.
Gauguin, Theosophy, and Comparative Religion
Some scholars have claimed that “Theosophy was Gauguin’s world view.” Not all agree, as Swedenborg and the Spiritualist comparativist Gerald Massey were equally important influences.
Japan and the Unification Church: False Figures Supported the Dissolution
The Japanese government is claiming there were 500 victims of coerced donations after 2009. This figure is false.
Japan: The Political Background of the Unification Church’s Dissolution Case
The little-known role of Japan’s Communist Party in preparing the controversial decision of the Tokyo District Court.
Japan’s First Degree Decision Against the Unification Church: No Winners, All Losers
The dissolution of the Unification Church damages all religions, Japan, and its international image. All friends of religious liberty should protest a scandalous verdict.
Pakistan, Ahmadis Detained for Praying Remain in Jail—Including Minors
Meanwhile, the extremist Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan calls for “slitting the throats” of the members of the persecuted religion.
Unification Church’s Dissolution in Japan: A Leading Buddhist Monk Speaks Out
Reverend Shindo Mizuta, chief priest of Kongo-ji Temple, says that if the Unification Church is dissolved, many religions and temples will be at risk as well.
What is the Shrine? 3. The Black Shrine
African Americans had to struggle to have their own independent Shrine. Some took the Arabic references so seriously that they converted to Islam.
What is the Shrine? 2. The White Shrine
During its long history, the Shrine met with problems and scandals but became also extremely popular for his philanthropic activities.