| Back to the source by SANITSUDA EKACHAI, Bangkok Post, Saturday September 16, 2006 |
Ancient Buddhism in India and a living Buddhist culture in Sri Lanka just might dismantle many Thais' belief in their religious purity and cultural uniqueness
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| American Buddhism on the rise by Jane Lampman, The Christian Science Monitor, September 14, 2006 |
Cambridge, MASS. (USA) -- That genial face has become familiar across the globe - almost as recognizable when it comes to religious leaders, perhaps, as Pope John Paul II. When in America, the Dalai Lama is a sought-after speaker, sharing his compassionate message and engaging aura well beyond the Buddhist community.
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| Buddhist stupa in China by Arun K Bhandari, Central Chronicle, Sept 14, 2006 |
Henan Province, China -- As part of efforts to boost ties of friendship and share culture between India and China, a majestic Indian-style Buddhist stupa on the pattern of the World Heritage Sanchi Mahayana stupas, is taking shape in this historic temple town of Henan Province. detail... |
| Buddhist nun honored for life's work by Christina L. Esparza, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Sept 10, 2006 |
ROSEMEAD, CA (USA) -- Being a Buddhist nun is a far cry from what the Venerable Yifa had set out to do in her younger life. She wanted to be a politician. "I was very ambitious," Yifa remembered. "I wanted to shake up the system." detail... |
| Government praises Buddhist-Catholic cooperation in serving people with HIV/AIDS by India Catholic, September 15,2006 |
A delegation from the Vietnam Central Committee of the Motherland Front, accompanied by Thua Thien-Hue provincial officials and representatives of Nordic Assistance to Vietnam (NAV), visited facilities Aug. 26 in Hue, 660 kilometers south of Ha Noi. NAV sponsors the HIV/AIDS prevention project involving Catholic and Buddhist groups. detail... |
| Dalai Lama moots movie on Buddha by AFP, Friday, September 15, 2006 16:28 IST |
LOS ANGELES: The Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled leader, during a five-day visit to California ending on Friday, suggested Hollywood film producers make a movie about the life of Buddha.
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| Memorial to honor monks killed 15 years ago by Erin Zlomek, The Arizona Republic, Aug. 11, 2006 12:00 AM |
When six Thai Buddhist monks wearing orange-yellow robes were shot to death in a West Valley temple, no one thought the place they died would become a destination for Buddhists, Thai and humanitarians worldwide. detail... |
| Scholar to offer insight on Buddhism by JENNIFER PATTERSON, Saturday, September 16, 2006 , www.timesunion.com |
Event aims to introduce traditions to those interested in pursuing practice
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| Trains to run through Buddhist circuit by The Hindu, Sept 15, 2006 |
New Delhi, India -- Ever fancied visiting Buddhist religious places? Is travelling across India, visiting tourist and cultural destinations, one of your long-cherished dreams? If yes, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation has tailor-made travel programmes. detail... |
| Buddhism Academy ends first phase of construction by VNS, Sept 9, 2006 |
Hanoi, Vietnam -- A ceremony was held to mark the completion of the first phase of the Viet Nam Buddhism Academy in Ha Noi’s outlying district of Soc Son yesterday. The academy also began classes for the 5th school year for Bachelor of Arts in Buddhism.
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