Chi Tran

Contributor

Chi Tran

Editorial contributor at Spiritual Culture

Chi Tran writes for Spiritual Culture, focusing on spiritual culture, sacred traditions, ritual life, folklore, symbols, festivals, sacred places, and living heritage around the world.

Editorial Note: Content is prepared with respect for spiritual diversity, cultural context, documented sources, oral tradition, and living community practice.

Articles by Chi Tran

2,376 published articles.

Buddhism origin

Buddhism origin

Buddhism originated in ancient India and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who is known as the Buddha.

The Day the Choir Sang Without Music

The Day the Choir Sang Without Music

The power had gone out sometime before dawn, though no one noticed until they arrived at the church. It was the first Sunday of Advent, the morning crisp and still, the breath of December clinging in wisps to the air. The congregation filtered in with gloved hands and red noses, brushing snow from their coats, […]

Catholic countries

Catholic countries

Catholic countries are those where the predominant religion is Catholicism, a branch of Christianity led by the Pope in Rome.