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Buddhist villagers want to be moved out of South - Nation Multimedia


Buddhist villagers want to be moved out of SouthNation Multimedia, Thailand - 8 hours agoMore than 250 Buddhist villagers who last month fled their homes to take refuge in a nearby Buddhist temple yesterday demanded that the government move them ...Buddhist 'refugees' demand new ho ...>

American Monk Named First US Representative on World Buddhist … - PR Web (press release)


American Monk Named First US Representative on World Buddhist ...PR Web (press release), WA - 4 hours agoVenerable Bhante Vimalaramsi's position on the World Buddhist Council will allow him to represent US Buddhist interests and discuss a common point future ... ...>

Railways to promote Buddhist tourism - Gulf Times


Railways to promote Buddhist tourismGulf Times, Qatar - Dec 23, 2006NEW DELHI: Indian Railways is set to roll out a special train to enable foreign tourists visit Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the country, news reports said ... ...>

Former KNU leader Bo Mya dies - Bangkok Post


ScotsmanFormer KNU leader Bo Mya diesBangkok Post, Thailand - 1 hour agoAt that time, a group of Buddhist soldiers in the KNLA went over to the side of the Burmese military junta. This group, known as the Democratic Karen ...Bo Mya: Driving force for the Karen revolution Bangkok Postall 34 ...>

Early Gift


One of the most touching developments in the evolution of the Dulaan Project to knit warm goodies for Mongolia was the entry of one Mary Lee. She is a pediatric occupational therapist who decided to engage her learning disabled children in making things for Mongolian children. I marveled at Mary Le ...>

CALM THROUGH COPYING Sutra-writing by hand to boost the brain - The Japan Times


The Japan TimesCALM THROUGH COPYING Sutra-writing by hand to boost the brainThe Japan Times, Japan - 5 hours agoOne of the hand-copied sutras at Honjuin Temple (below); and a man offers prayers (bottom) after finishing shakyo at the Buddhist temple. ... ...>

KANSAI: Who & What - The Japan Times


KANSAI: Who & WhatThe Japan Times, Japan - 5 hours agoIt is known as the oldest official Buddhist temple in Japan and boasts a wealth of Buddhist art works and other valuable properties related to the prince. ... ...>

Forgiveness & Poverty


Forgive me, I'm not trying, nor desire, to be preachy, but these two organizations have recently come across my inbox and I want to highlight them here. To be sure, there are many such organizations out >there, more than I can highlight here. There are blogs dedicated to the work of social justic ...>

Buddhism class starts in January - St. Paul Asian American Press


Buddhism class starts in JanuarySt. Paul Asian American Press, MN - 7 hours agoThe Sri Lankan Buddhist Vihara will be teaching a new class on Buddhism and Meditation for non-Buddhists starting in January 2007 to run through July 2008. ... ...>

Reconstructing Nalanda - Hindu


HinduReconstructing NalandaHindu, India - 10 hours agoFounded in 427 AD by Buddhist monks at the time of Kumaragupta I (415-455 AD), Nalanda was an extraordinary centre of learning for seven centuries. ... ...>