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Facing justice - Economist


Facing justiceEconomist, UK - 2 hours agoBut generous donations to Buddhist temples and the ruling party turned out to be not enough to shield Ieng Sary from justice. ... ...>

ABC News Exclusive: Jim Sciutto Talks to Dissidents in Closed Country - ABC News


ABC NewsABC News Exclusive: Jim Sciutto Talks to Dissidents in Closed CountryABC News - 1 hour agoEven at Myanmar's holiest Buddhist site, the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, the monks with their bright, red robes were nowhere to be seen. ... ...>

Musharraf puts defiant sisters in quandary - Globe and Mail


Musharraf puts defiant sisters in quandaryGlobe and Mail, Canada - 8 hours ago... Until a few weeks ago, Hina Jilani's biggest job with the United Nations was watching out for the safety of the beleaguered Buddhist monks of Burma. ... ...>

Thai politicians swear to Buddha: no vote-buying - AFP


AFPThai politicians swear to Buddha: no vote-buyingAFP - 5 hours agoBANGKOK (AFP) — Thailand's political parties Thursday took an oath at the country's most sacred Buddhist temple that next month's elections would be free of ...Thai mps take oath ahead of elections Radio Australia ...>

Buddhist temples rising all over Western Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review


Buddhist temples rising all over Western PennsylvaniaPittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - 1 hour agoHe joined the Zen Center of Pittsburgh Deep Spring Temple in Bell Acres, one of a growing number of Buddhist temples in Western Pennsylvania. ... ...>

Rains, It Pours


I'm sorry to shift the tone so abruptly again, but several friends called me last night, distressed by a tragedy that has struck here in Mongolia involving two nearly simultaneous, serious car accidents, and pleading for our prayers. The first accident claimed two lives, those of Member of Parlia ...>

Dalai Lama is coming to Seattle this spring - Seattle Times


KING5.comDalai Lama is coming to Seattle this springSeattle Times, United States - 2 hours agoThe Tibetan Buddhist leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner will speak April 12 at Qwest Field. His public address will be broadcast over the Internet. ...Dalai Lama to speak at April event in Seattl ...>

Ottawa announces Myanmar sanctions - AFP


Voice of AmericaOttawa announces Myanmar sanctionsAFP - 1 hour agoPeaceful demonstrations by unarmed Buddhist monks were met with bullets," he said. "The headlines are just the tip of the iceberg. ...Canada announces tougher sanctions against Burma CTV.caCanada imposes sanctions again ...>

Russian, Mongolian Buddhists pray for Dalai Lama - Thaindian.com


Russian, Mongolian Buddhists pray for Dalai LamaThaindian.com, Thailand - 18 minutes agoOver 700 Russian and Mongolian Buddhists took part in the special festival being celebrated by them for the first time in India. “It’s always a blessing and ... ...>

Russian, Mongolian Buddhists pray for Dalai Lama - Thaindian.com


Russian, Mongolian Buddhists pray for Dalai LamaThaindian.com, Thailand - 3 hours agoOver 700 Russian and Mongolian Buddhists took part in the special festival being celebrated by them for the first time in India. “It’s always a blessing and ...Dalai Lama gives religious discourse to R ...>