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The power of compassion


Evoking the power of compassion in us is not always easy. I find myself that the simplest ways are the best and the most direct. Every day, life gives us innumerable chances to open our hearts, if we can only... ...>

Vietnamese pagodas come up in birthplace of Buddhism - Thanh Nien Daily


Thanh Nien DailyVietnamese pagodas come up in birthplace of BuddhismThanh Nien Daily, Vietnam - 1 hour agoBut this religion gradually fell into decay following a strong Hindu revival, and many Buddhist temples and academies fell into disuse. ... ...>

Belief in brief: Buddhism - Columbia Missourian


Belief in brief: BuddhismColumbia Missourian, MO - 1 hour agoGoing to Buddhist temples or monasteries to read Buddhist texts or meditate is another way to mark the day. An exchange of gifts such as money or clothes is ... ...>

Urban Jungle: The Pigeon Chronicles - Desicritics.org


Urban Jungle: The Pigeon ChroniclesDesicritics.org, India - 2 hours agoThe story made its way into the Buddhist Jataka tales, and travelled the world. There's a Buddhist site near Hyderabad - from around 225 AD - where this ... ...>

Reborn pagoda draws Buddhist pilgrims - VietNamNet Bridge


Reborn pagoda draws Buddhist pilgrimsVietNamNet Bridge, Vietnam - 1 hour ago"Now that the pagoda has opened, the wishes of Buddhist followers in Vietnam to sincerely pray for the Buddha and fulfill their religious duty has been ... ...>

Matthieu Ricard: Meet Mr Happy - Independent


Matthieu Ricard: Meet Mr HappyIndependent, UK - 1 hour agoNow Matthieu Ricard, Buddhist monk and confidant of the Dalai Lama, has written a book revealing his secret. But can the Frenchman do anything to cheer up ... ...>

Losar - Tibetan New Year


The auspicious occasion of "Losar" or Tibetan New Year 2134 - Year of the Fire Pig was celebrated at the my Temple today by engaging in the Guru Puja Lama Choepa practice. Happy New Year to all! .... ...>

NGO scams to run a parallel state with foreign aid - Asian Tribune


NGO scams to run a parallel state with foreign aidAsian Tribune, Thailand - 27 minutes agoNGOs and academics were obsessed with the Sinhala-Buddhist identity. These NGO-aligned anthropologists ignored the interactive north-south forces and ... ...>

Meditation is bringing the mind back home


Meditation is bringing the mind back home, and this is first achieved through the practice of mindfulness. Once an old woman came to Buddha and asked him how to meditate. He told her to remain aware of every movement of... ...>

Matters of Faith - Anchorage Daily News (subscription)


Matters of FaithAnchorage Daily News (subscription), AK - 55 minutes agoKelsang Yonten, a Western Buddhist monk from Vancouver, BC, will lead Kadampa Buddhist Teaching and Guided Meditation from 7 to 9 pm Mondays at 929 E. 81st ... ...>