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‘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 ...>

Ancient pillar with Buddha image found in Nalasopara - Times of India


Ancient pillar with Buddha image found in NalasoparaTimes of IndiaMUMBAI: An ancient pillar carved with an image of Gautam Buddha was discovered near a Buddhist stupa in Nalasopara (W) on Friday. The stupa comes under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). "The pillar was discovered when wor ...>

Demand to rename Nagpur as Deekshapur - Times of India


Demand to rename Nagpur as DeekshapurTimes of IndiaSpeaking to media persons, founder of the organization, Mikky Bakshi said Deekshabhoomi is a sacred Buddhist monument, it's here that Babasaheb Ambedkar converted to Buddhism along with his over 3,80000 followers on October 14, 1956. ...and more ...>

Another Tibetan Monk Dies After Setting Himself on Fire - Voice of America (blog)


The GuardianAnother Tibetan Monk Dies After Setting Himself on FireVoice of America (blog)Lama Sopa Tulku is the third Tibetan Buddhist to self-immolate in the past three days as a form of protest against Chinese rule in Tibet. China's official Xinhua news agency confirmed Sunday that a former T ...>

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