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Buddhist monks from South and North Korea held a joint ceremony at a temple in the communist country Saturday in a continuation of civic exchanges between the nations despite a bloody naval skirmish earlier this month. Complete Story...
A renowned Buddhist teacher has decried the eviction of his followers from a monastery in southern Vietnam, and Vietnamese intellectuals have issued a petition to support them, an unusual move in this communist country where free speech is restricted.
Followers of a world-famous Buddhist teacher who were forced out of a Vietnamese monastery over the weekend have taken refuge at a nearby pagoda, but they say they have once again been surrounded by police.
Followers of a world-famous Buddhist teacher say police and an angry mob have forced them out of a monastery in central Vietnam, ending a religious experiment in the communist country that turned into a monthslong standoff with authorities.
Monks following a world-famous Buddhist teacher are being evicted from a Vietnamese monastery for failing to clear their activities with the government, an official said Tuesday, but he denied the dispute was about religious freedom.
A California lawmaker has repaid $6,100 in improper campaign donations made by two Buddhist temples and a research organization associated with one of them.
A California lawmaker's top aide says he won't be returning illegal donations from three Buddhist organizations until he pays off his campaign debt.
Tens of thousands of South Korean Buddhists took to the streets of Seoul on Wednesday to protest what they say is pro-Christian bias in the administration of President Lee Myung-bak.
About 2,000 low-caste Hindu Indians bowed before orange-robed monks and recited prayers as they converted to Buddhism in a mass ceremony Sunday that they said would bring them dignity in a society that considers them "untouchables."
The American Way of Abandonment When America is about to throw an ally to the wolves, we follow an established ritual. We discover that the man we supported was never really morally fit to be a friend or partner of the United States.
Buddhist prisoner believes cat is dead mother - inmate demands feline visitation rightsWith her green eyes and soft fur, Gisela the cat is much more than a pet to jailbird Peter K. - and she has caused a prison farce in Werl, Germany.
Where did that darn religion go? Did it fall between the couch cushions? Did I leave it hanging in the front door? Let's see...
The Buddhist Monastery that Rises 2,500ft from a Gigantic Lava PlugWed, Oct 21, 2009 Featured Environmental Graffiti Will be Changing Dramatically Soon. Get a Sneak Preview By Signing Up Here. Digg Fark Mixx Newsvine Reddit StumbleUpon Slashdot Popa_Taungkalat_temple,_Myanmar Photo: exfordy
Buddhist Monk Luang Phu Supha Who May Be Celebrating His 115th Birthday Could Be the World's Oldest ManBuddhist monk Luang Phu Supha may be the world's oldest man. On September 17, 2009 he may be celebrating his 115th birthday.
Turkish TV gameshow looks to convert atheistsISTANBUL (Reuters) - What happens when you put a Muslim imam, a Christian priest, a rabbi and a Buddhist monk in a room with 10 atheists?
China bigger threat than Pakistan: IndiaNEW DELHI: India faces a greater threat from China than Pakistan because New Delhi knows little about Beijing's combat capabilities, India's air force chief told a newspaper in an interview published on Sunday...
Most if us find it difficult to deal with the brickbats life throw at us but there are some essential things to do which will lessen the pain and problems we might have, and four, in particular, are priceless.
Remembering Burma's 21-year struggle for freedomRANGOON, Myanmar—Let it not be said that the month of March went by without the outside world taking a moment to remember Burma's drawn-out struggle for freedom.
Punching Lamas: Decoding the Crypto-gandaBetween "Serf Emancipation Day" and China's "World Buddhist Forum," there's been lots of "Panchen Lama" in the news this week. Who is he? More important may be, who he is not.
Chinese media: Tibet protests have spreadChinese state media said for the first time Thursday that Tibet protests have spread to other provinces.
South Africa Bars Dalai Lama From Peace ConferenceSouth Africa says it has barred the Dalai Lama from a peace conference later this week, citing its relationship with China and saying now is not the time for such a high-profile visit. More Articles
Dalai Lama Harshly Condemns China Over Tibet"Today, the religion, culture, language and identity, which successive generations of Tibetans have considered more precious than their lives, are nearing extinction," said the Dalai Lama, 73, the spiritual leader of the Tibetans. More Articles
I started thinking about this yesterday, when I kept hearing Jindal would have a rebuttal to Obama's speech. I wondered if Jindal would be so popular among Republicans had he remained Hindu, and I knew the answer was NO.
Land of 'Islamic Bomb' Wants To SecedePakistan conducted its nuclear tests--making it the world's lone Muslim power to have atom bombs-- in a Texas-sized land which is called Baluchistan or land of the Baluch.
India Attacks Have Not Led to More ViolenceWhen Hakim Iqbal goes to the mosque today to celebrate the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, he will wear a black armband — a sign of solidarity with Mumbai's Hindus and Christians after the terrorist attacks on this city that left 171 dead. More Articles
And now, a singing crocodile dressed as a cowboy teaches you to meditateHuge thanks to reader Amelus for sending this tasty bit of weirdness. Its source is the Buddhist teacher Luang Por, who seems to be affiliated with DMC.
Reba McEntire Reincarnated?Although Reba McEntire fears that fellow Christians might criticize her for it, the singer says she believe she's been reincarnated.
Making Music With the Mind - theage.com.auLast month, to promote their new album Snowflake/Midnight, veteran alternative rock outfit Mercury Rev played a New York City show with their brains, not their hands. More Articles
1900-Year-Old Buddhist Monastery discovered in Gujarat's VadnagarGujarat State Archaeological Department has discovered a small size Buddhist monastery in Gujarat's Vadnagar. Vadnagar is a small fort town located in northern part of Gujarat, the most prosperous state in India.
OMG! Buddhist nun is texting a mobile novelAt age 86, Jakucho Setouchi has tapped into a publishing revolution - short works of fiction distributed by cell phone. Japan's best-known Buddhist nun decided to try the new genre after serving as a honorary chairperson for a mobile phone novel award.
OMG! Buddhist nun is texting a mobile novelAt age 86, Jakucho Setouchi has tapped into a publishing revolution - short works of fiction distributed by cell phone. Japan's best-known Buddhist nun decided to try the new genre after serving as a honorary chairperson for a mobile phone novel award.
Obliterating a Rich Past by Shaheen Buneri(seeded by Shaheen Sultan Dhanji) Written by Shaheen Buneri
George Takei Finally Gets His Man - Marries in LA George Takei of "Star Trek" fame tied the knot in Los Angeles to his longtime partner, Brad Altman. The couple were wed Sunday evening in a Buddhist ceremony in downtown Los Angeles.
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