Buddhism

China to Train Cadre of Tibetan Monks to Counter Dalai

October 18, 2008

Author: Saibal Dasgupta

Source: TNN

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/China_to_train_cadre_of_Tibetan_monks_to_counter_Dalai/articleshow/3613215.cms

The Chinese government is setting up the first-ever academy of Tibetan Buddhism in the Tibet autonomous region in south western China.

Construction on the $11.7 million project began on Saturday. The project located near Lhasa is...

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Cambodian Buddhist Society of Connecticut

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Buddhist Club Exhibit Brings Peace to GW

October 13, 2008

Author: Virginia Wei

Source: GW Hatchet

http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=60,7248,0,0,1,0

It seems that everywhere you turn lately, everyone is either talking about the election or the economy. Yet GW Buddha Nature Club members don't want to talk about any of that. They want to talk peace.

The club worked with SGI, a Buddhist organization, to hold an exhibit on the third floor of the Marvin Center. The exhibit included...

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Study Suggests Zen Meditation Can Ease a Turbulent Mind

October 13, 2008

Author: Daniel Burke

Source: Religion News Service

http://www.kansascity.com/255/story/835323.html

Zen Buddhist meditation may help treat depression, attention deficit disorder and anxiety, among other maladies, according to a recent study by Emory University neuroscientists.

Mental illness such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression are characterized in part by “excessive rumination” or runaway thoughts, said Giuseppe...

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‘Buddhists Not Benefiting from India’s Inclusive Growth Policy’

October 13, 2008

Author: Rajeev Ranjan Roy

Source: Sindh Today

Wire Service: IANS

http://www.sindhtoday.net/south-asia/27798.htm

India’s nearly eight million Buddhists are not benefiting from the government’s inclusive growth policy to enhance the socio-educational status of minorities, says Lama Chosphel Zotpa, a senior member of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM).

‘We are not benefiting from India...

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Muslims, Buddhists Getting to Know Each Other

October 11, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: MCOT English News

http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=6728

The southern region of Thailand is home to both Muslims and Buddhists, with the majority of ethnic Malay Muslims in provinces bordering Malaysia. An activity encouraging better understanding among the young followers of the two religions has been initiated and appears to be enjoying very pleasant feedback.

Prakru Sunthornkitjanuyok, deputy abbot of Tamod temple in...

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In Buddha’s Path on the Streets of San Francisco

October 10, 2008

Author: Perry Garfinkel

Source: The New York Times

http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/10/10/travel/escapes/10buddhism.html?ref=travel

A block off Grant Avenue in San Francisco’s Chinatown — beyond the well-worn path tourists take past souvenir shops, restaurants and a dive saloon called the Buddha Bar — begins a historical tour of a more spiritual nature.

Duck into a nondescript doorway at 125...

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Buddhists Welcome in Tennessee

October 8, 2008

Author: Sabina Kupershmidt

Source: The Epoch Times

http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/united-states/buddhists-tennessee-5401.html

On a brilliant October 4th, in the Bible Belt, hundreds of people celebrated the Fifth Annual Buddhist Festival. One Dharma, The Insight Meditation Group, The Nashville Mindfulness Center (Zen), The Nashville Zen Center, and the Padmasambhava Budhist Center (Tibetan Vajrayana) introduced their practices,...

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Top Insurer Forces Employees to Study Buddhist Teachings

October 6, 2008

Author: Bob Unruh

Source: WorldNetDaily

http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=65,7211,0,0,1,0

A former Prudential Insurance manager is preparing legal action against the company, claiming she was fired after blowing the whistle on mandatory Eastern religious exercises that included chanting the Hindu mantra "om" in darkened rooms.

Prudential Insurance Co.'s southern California real estate division also required managers to read...

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Modesto Buddhist Complex Attains Go-Ahead from Supervisors

October 1, 2008

Author: Tim Moran

Source: The Modesto Bee

http://www.modbee.com/local/story/448437.html

The Wat Cambodian Church got a green light from the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to build a temple complex on Grimes Avenue west of Modesto, overturning a county Planning Commission decision.

The decision came after a three-hour debate from a standing-room-only crowd in the basement chamber at 1010 10th St.

On Aug. 21, planning...

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Maoists Appoint 'Living Goddess'

September 29, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7642798.stm

Nepal's new Maoist-led government has authorised the appointment of a six-year-old girl to be a "living goddess" in the temple town of Bhaktapur.

For centuries "Kumaris" in several towns in the Kathmandu valley were appointed by the head priest of the monarchy.

This is the first time the appointment has been carried out by anyone else.
...

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Death and Rebirth for Paying Customers of Thai Temple

September 29, 2008

Author: Seth Mydans

Source: International Herald Tribune

Wire Service: AP

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/09/29/asia/coffin.php

It is the ultimate in second chances: A Buddhist temple here offers, for a small fee, an opportunity to die, rise up again newborn and make a fresh start in life.

Nine big, pink coffins dominate the grand hall of the temple, and every day hundreds of people take their turns...

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Monks Sue Va. Beach Over Permit Denial

September 28, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: WAVY.com

http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=61,7193,0,0,1,0

They teach morality, tolerance and love. But a small group of Buddhist monks say that is not what they have found in the city's leaders.

The monks have filed a federal lawsuit claiming Virginia Beach is violating their Constitutional right to religious freedom.

"I come from Vietnam," said Chuc Than, one of the monks. Some of...

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