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Born again in the light of Buddha
Andhra Pradesh, India -- A slow wave of conversions is flowing across India as thousands from the country’s most excluded Dalit or “ex-Untouchable” communities seek a fresh start in life as Buddhists. One new Buddhist is Koteshvara Rao, 29, a... ...>
Danny Strikes Again
First things first: Shakya's b-day is Monday, his 29th (he thinks he's getting old. HA!), so he took six of us out to lunch today at a Nepali/Tibetan restaraunt in Pasadena. That's right, he took us out to lunch. He was going to get some cake to share on Sunday, but I have e ...>
School not happy with human remains - Auckland stuff.co.nz
School not happy with human remainsAuckland stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 32 minutes agoIn September the temple owners, the International Buddhist Trust, applied for resource consent to build a similar structure 10 storeys high and 600mm closer ... ...>
UK THAI BUDDHIST TEMPLE OFFICIAL OPENING - Response Source (press release)
UK THAI BUDDHIST TEMPLE OFFICIAL OPENINGResponse Source (press release), UK - 48 minutes agoThe official opening of the Buddha Vihara Temple at Alrewas Road, Kings Bromley, Burton on Trent Staffs DE13 7HR will take place on Saturday 30th June at ... ...>
A ghost in the Buddhist bowl - GetReligion
GetReligionA ghost in the Buddhist bowlGetReligion, DC - 1 hour agoHow would you feel if you were Buddhist? How would you feel if you were an Orthodox Jew? Would it be different if you were active in Reform Judaism? ... ...>
Putting feelings into words produces therapeutic effects in the brain - PhysOrg.com
Putting feelings into words produces therapeutic effects in the brainPhysOrg.com, VA - 17 minutes agoAnother study, with the same participants and three of the same members of the research team, combines modern neuroscience with ancient Buddhist teachings ... ...>
Disenchantment
(Picture source: flickr.com)by Ajaan Suwat SuvacoTranslated from the Thai by Thanissaro Bhikkhu(Source: www.accesstoinsight.org)We'll now start meditating, just as we've been doing every day. We have to look at this as an important opportunity. Even though our practice hasn't yet reached the Dhamma ...>
The theory of interdependence
The theory of interdependence allows us to develop a wider perspective. With wider mind, there is less attachment to destructive emotions like anger, therefore more forgiveness. In today's world, every nation is heavily interdependent, interconnected. Under these circumstances, destroying your... ...>
Tibetan monks to visit Minh Dao temple - Atlanta Journal Constitution
Tibetan monks to visit Minh Dao templeAtlanta Journal Constitution, USA - 24 minutes agoTheir visit to the Norcross Buddhist temple should last from Saturday until July 2, according to temple member Tri Duc Pham. During that time, the temple ... ...>
Buddhist Meditation Helps People Stop Drinking - Medical News Today (press release)
Buddhist Meditation Helps People Stop DrinkingMedical News Today (press release), UK - 30 minutes agoA combination of cognitive behavioural therapy and Buddhist meditation can help people with drink problems turn their backs on alcohol. ... ...>
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