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The Inner Nightclub of Everlasting Joy - World Hum


World HumThe Inner Nightclub of Everlasting JoyWorld HumRobert Thurman, the Buddhist scholar and practitioner, writes of “patterns of meaningfulness.” He was describing religion but could just as easily have been referring to travel. Travel is often misconstrued for escapism, but that is not rig ...>

More Monks Die by Fire in Protest of Beijing - New York Times


The GuardianMore Monks Die by Fire in Protest of BeijingNew York TimesBEIJING — Three Tibetan monks in central China set themselves on fire this weekend, raising to 15 the number of suicides in the last year by Buddhist clergy members protesting aspects of Beijing's rule in Tibet. The deaths s ...>

Rockford girls celebrate Vietnamese New Year with dance - Rockford Register Star


Rockford girls celebrate Vietnamese New Year with danceRockford Register Star30, 2011, at the Vietnamese Buddhist Temple in Rockford. 50% Off One Large 2 Topping Pizza and a 2 Liter of Soda from The Original Cimino's of Rockford! By Georgette Braun The girls don long, slim-fitting, dresses of sa ...>

‘Buddhism has universal relevance’ - Times of India


'Buddhism has universal relevance'Times of India"There is a need for increased attention towards the propagation of education based on Buddhist principles," said Prithvish Nag, vice-chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKV) while addressing the inaugural function of PG di ...>

Lungler Buddhist Monk Abbot Accused of Bootlegging - chinland guardian


Lungler Buddhist Monk Abbot Accused of Bootleggingchinland guardian09 January 2012: A Buddhist monk abbot in Lungler village of Thantlang Township, Chin State has been covertly engaged in trading and selling alcohol to the locals, according to confirmed sources. The Burmese monk is accused of secret ...>

China to step-up control in Tibetan monasteries - Hindustan Times


Telegraph.co.ukChina to step-up control in Tibetan monasteriesHindustan TimesPTI China will step-up its control on the management of the numerous Buddhist monasteries in Tibet and its prefectures in the wake of recurring self-immolations by monks, which it alleges are instigated by the Dalai Lama. S ...>

Wish I could reincarnate as a woman: Drukpa - Zee News


Wish I could reincarnate as a woman: DrukpaZee NewsThe Buddhist leader Holiness has opened nunneries to mitigate the gender inequality in Buddhism. He has also inspired nuns of the Drupka lineage to break gender barriers and learn Kung Fu, which was forbidden for women. ...and more » ...>

Self-immolations that changed the world - FireEngineering.com


Self-immolations that changed the worldFireEngineering.comPalden Choetso, was one of the 12 Buddhist nuns and monks who set fire to themselves to protest against China's policy on Tibet. The footage of was smuggled out of Tibet and released on social media websites. Watching it makes one wonder ...>

Resistance on Tibet Is Conundrum for China, Dalai Lama - Wall Street Journal


Wall Street JournalResistance on Tibet Is Conundrum for China, Dalai LamaWall Street JournalIn a December report, it said that since protests swept the Tibetan plateau in 2008 Beijing has stepped up its campaign against the Dalai Lama, as well as measures that "intrude upon and micromanage Tibe ...>

Ghosts, amulets, ringtones, and the rest of Thai Buddhism - Bangkok Post


Bangkok PostGhosts, amulets, ringtones, and the rest of Thai BuddhismBangkok PostYet you could read everything written on Thai Buddhism in English for scholars or tourists without noticing his existence, let alone his importance. In this superb book, McDaniel not only does justice to Somdet To but s ...>

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