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Studies in Buddhist ethics 3 – the 1990s - Patheos (blog)


Studies in Buddhist ethics 3 – the 1990sPatheos (blog)This is part 3 in a series on Buddhist ethics. Part 1 introduced our 'orientation' in studying Buddhist ethics today. It's essential to know where you are in the first place if you want to go somewhere. In part 2, I focused on some ...>

National Gallery to exhibit 250-year-old paintings by Ito Jakuchu from Japan’s … - Washington Post


National Gallery to exhibit 250-year-old paintings by Ito Jakuchu from Japan's ...Washington PostIn this piece, three Buddhist deities overlook the bird-and-flower paintings to serve as the exhibit's centerpiece. The pairing evokes the original religious context of the nature paintings as ob ...>

250-year-old Japanese paintings to be shown in DC - The Associated Press


CTV.ca250-year-old Japanese paintings to be shown in DCThe Associated PressIn this piece, three Buddhist deities overlook the bird-and-flower paintings to serve as the exhibit's centerpiece. The pairing evokes the original religious context of the nature paintings as objects of worship, curators ...>

The Dalai Lama on How Meditation Can Change Your Life - Wall Street Journal (blog)


The Dalai Lama on How Meditation Can Change Your LifeWall Street Journal (blog)A Buddhist who embraces science and research, the Dalai Lama has long held that there are neurological and medical benefits to meditation. He has held a series of dialogues with the Mind & Life Institute of Colorado t ...>

Tibetan Buddhist Self-Immolation Suicides Go Viral - Daily Beast


Daily BeastTibetan Buddhist Self-Immolation Suicides Go ViralDaily BeastChina is trying to crack down on self-immolations by Tibetan Buddhist protesters, but online videos are inspiring copy-cat deaths. Like Tibetan neighborhoods all over Western China, Wuhouci is chock-a-block with shop fronts sell ...>

Dalai Hitler? - Wall Street Journal


Wall Street JournalDalai Hitler?Wall Street JournalIn addition to the well-worn trope that he is a blood-thirsty tyrant ruling over his own people, the anonymous author added that Buddhist leader's insistence on autonomy for Tibet means he wants a Nazi-style ethnic cleansing of all non-Tibetan . ...>

Studies in Buddhist ethics 2 – the 1970s - Patheos (blog)


Studies in Buddhist ethics 2 – the 1970sPatheos (blog)In my last post I opened with the importance of orientation in our studies of Buddhist ethics. What we 'bring' to the study – even if it is simply in the wording of our questions – can often shape our research and understanding of t ...>

Khmer Krom: Vietnam’s Record On Religious Freedom Denounced - UNPO


Khmer Krom: Vietnam's Record On Religious Freedom DenouncedUNPOThe report detailed widespread abuses against the outlawed Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam (UBCV), “Vietnam's largest religious organization with a history of peaceful social activism and moral reform”, noting that the UBC ...>

Shaolin Temple monks play tourist guide’s role - Times of India


Shaolin Temple monks play tourist guide's roleTimes of IndiaMonks at the famous Buddhist monastery Shaolin Temple in China are endeavouring to make a visit to the holy site a joy for all. A part of this attempt is introduction of free tourist guides. At least 20 monks have been working as free t ...>

Tibetan lights self on fire at anti-China protest - San Francisco Chronicle


The GuardianTibetan lights self on fire at anti-China protestSan Francisco ChronicleMany of the protesters who have self-immolated in China are Buddhist monks or nuns, often in their teens or early 20s. They have done so while calling for the return to Tibet of the Dalai Lama and to protest Chinese ...>

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