Source: Reuters

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L16634800.htm

On May 16, 2004 Reuters reported, "Bomb blasts rocked three Buddhist temples in Thailand's troubled Muslim south on Sunday, wounding at least one person in the latest violence to hit the restive region, police said. The temples, located in three separate districts of Narathiwat province, were hit by bombs within minutes of each other. One temple suffered damage to its roof and pillars. 'Three...

Source: TODAY online

http://www.todayonline.com/articles/19252.asp

On May 15, 2004 TODAY online reported, "They called it their 'Asian Floral Tankini,' a tankini being a bikini with a tank top-like upper part. Floral indeed it was, with colourful, luxuriant flowers emblazoned on the material. And the 'Asian' element? Well, along with the flowers there were images of Buddha and Bodhisattvas (enlightened beings). This swimwear item was featured in American lingerie-maker...

Source: AsiaNews.it

http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=775

On May 12, 2004 AsiaNews.it reported, "The Passion of the Christ has left viewers stunned and questioning the religious meaning of Christ’s violent death since the blockbuster film directed by Mel Gibson was released April 29th in the overwhelmingly Buddhist country. More than 90 percent of Thailand’s population are Buddhist. Very few have read the Bible. The long episodes of violence and beatings in...

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-buddhist12.html

On May 12, 2004 the Chicago Sun-Times reported, "Even with jets roaring overhead on their approach to nearby Midway Airport, Wat Dhammaram Thai Buddhist Temple in Bridgeview, with its fruit trees and vegetable gardens -- and the eight monks who care for them -- is normally a pretty serene place. Such was not the case as monks in saffron robes and temple officials in business...

Source: Xinhuanet

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-05/10/content_1459857.htm

On May 10, 2004 Xinhuanet reported, "Preparations are in full swing in Myanmar for the Fourth World Buddhist Summit scheduled for December 9 in Yangon, local press reported on Monday. About 150 representatives from Buddhist organizations in 30 countries are expected to attend the three-day event to be hosted by Myanmar for the first time, the Ministry of Religious Affairs was...

Source: Yahoo! News

Source: Sarawak Tribune

http://www.sarawaktribune.com.my/publish/article_31520.shtml

On May 6, 2004 the Sarawak Tribune reported, "Buddhists are urged to practise the teachings of the Buddha and make them part of their daily lives. Speaking at a Wesak Day celebration here, Assistant Minister of Social Development and Urbanisation Datuk Sim Kheng Hui also stressed that the teachings of Buddha, like selflessness were the keys to a clean society. He urged...

Source: SuabHmong Radio

http://news.ncmonline.com/news/view_article.html?article_id=9d4de22d1f308d3c7c21608fe4e6791a

On May 6, 2004 SuabHmong Radio reported, " Milwuakee is home to approximately 20,000 Hmong, a nomadic tribe that emigrated from Laos in the Vietnam War's aftermath. Here in the United States, Hmong are discovering that their traditional, clan-based system of leadership can benefit U.S.-style grassroots politicking...

Source: The Union-Tribune

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20040506-9999-1mi6dang.html

On May 6, 2004 The Union-Tribune reported, "The planning group has voted unanimously to oppose conceptual plans for a Buddhist meditation center proposed for a hillside above the San Luis Rey Downs horse track, saying it wouldn't fit in the rural area. 'The design is more appropriate for a Grauman's Chinese Theatre than Bonsall,' said Charles...

Source: The Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1210428,00.html

On May 6, 2004 The Guardian reported, "Sheffield's skyline is to get a man-sized golden statue of Buddha following a secret discussion by city planners. The council admitted yesterday it had been wrong to exclude press and public from a brief debate on the eye-catching feature proposed for a grade II-listed church which now houses Sheffield's Buddhist centre. The statue will...

Source: The Californian

http://www.californianonline.com/news/stories/20040505/community/358378.html

On May 5, 2004 The Californian reported, "When Japanese immigrants came to Salinas more than 80 years ago to set up farms and businesses, they also founded a Buddhist temple... The temple, founded in 1924, celebrated its 80th anniversary March 14 with a banquet, parade and traditional service. To mark the occasion, the Monterey County Board...

Source: The Star