Don't offend the locals Nov 26, 2008
The head is the repository of the soul in the Buddhist religion and children from cultures which are influenced by Buddhism will feel uncomfortable if their head is touched. And be wary of how you pass things along. (iAfrica.com)
Meet a living Buddha: Young, handsome, with an old soul Nov 25, 2008
At the same time, I also love the Chinese," he said.He sat cross-legged on a sofa in a large meeting room with Tibetan thangkas, or religious paintings on the walls. Outside, crimson monks' robes flapped from clotheslines in the warm sunshine, and crows cawed loudly from tree branches.Some Tibetan exiles say the Karmapa has a magnetic hold on Tibetans."He's young, he's charismatic and he's smart," said Lobsang Sangay, a Tibetan exile who's a senior fellow at Harvard Law School. At meetings among... (Anchorage Daily News)
Palin pardons turkey ” while others slaughtered (934) Nov 25, 2008
Maybe if Buddhism spread in the good old USA then there will be more compassion towards animals. Plus thanksgiving comes round once a year. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
10 cocktail hotspots Nov 25, 2008
Why: Just as Asoka (pronounced A-sho-ka), the powerful emperor who ruled India from 277-264BCE, renounced violence and turned to Buddhism, finding inner peace along the way, so might our latter-day James find solace in this warmly glowing, sensual and very soothing after-dark retreat in the midst of the frenetic City Bowl. Beautiful girls and heady tropical cocktails would further distract him from his mission. (iAfrica.com)
"CEO monk" sets to franchise Kung Fu Shaolin shrine in Yunnan Nov 25, 2008
"Our management model centers on culture, martial arts, education, charity, and zen Buddhism. We hope these will help promote the popularity of the four temples," said Shi. Shi is also known as the "CEO monk" because of his tendency to run the temple like a business. (Xinhuanet, China)
A veritable Utopia Nov 24, 2008
To Buddhist devotees around the world, the Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism in Hyogo, Japan, is their Pure Land on Earth. NESTLED in a valley in Kato City, Hyogo, Japan, the Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism, an architectural splendour, was introduced to the world at an inaugural ceremony on Nov 1 ... March of monks during the inauguration of the Royal Grand Hall of Buddhism in Japan. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cancer survivors dismayed by blanket ban on yoga Nov 24, 2008
Is the Fatwa Council going to ban qi gong, too, because it has its origins in Buddhism. Then how about line dancing. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tibetans Grapple With Dalai Lama Succession Nov 23, 2008
Senior lamas of all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism now regularly attend the Dalai Lama's teachings. The to be tutored in several languages, including Korean, an indication of a wider global role. (Time.com)
Everybody knows, I'm your man Nov 22, 2008
(Cohen is also on tour out of financial necessity after spending long tracts of the late 1990s studying zen Buddhism in a monastery in California only to discover in 2005 that a long-time manager had nicked off with a lifetime's earnings. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Nepal's Buddha boy returns to jungle to meditate Nov 22, 2008
Buddhism, which has about 325 million followers, teaches that every soul is reincarnated after death in another bodily form. But several Buddhist scholars have been skeptical of the claims that Bamjan is a reincarnation of Siddhartha Gautama, who was born in southwestern Nepal roughly 2,500 years ago and became revered as the Buddha, or Enlightened One. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Nepal 'Buddha Boy' returns to jungle Nov 22, 2008
The president of the Nepal Buddhist Council said claims by his supporters that he was a reincarnation of Siddartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, were not credible. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Asia News)
COMMENT: Let's Rethink Conversion Nov 22, 2008
The only way Brahmanic Hinduism and many mainstream upper-caste Hindus cope with such a conversion is denial: Buddhism is still Hinduism so Ambedkar did not really convert, his conversion is an atma parivartan not a dharmantar ... He searched for dignity and identity for his people and finally decided only a collective conversion to Buddhism would liberate them ... When he was asked on the eve of his conversion exactly 21 years later, why he was converting, he shot back: "Why do you not ask this... (India Times, India)
Buddhist Jonny not seeking England return Nov 21, 2008
The injury-plagued 29-year-old, who was ruled out of the ongoing autumn internationals with a dislocated knee, has looked for help in Buddhism and believes his new spiritual outlook has given him a different perspective on his life and career. "If I wanted to play for England I could maybe get back in there like I did before, and I could hang in there for a bit and not really enjoy myself," Wilkinson told the BBC.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Schools Nov 21, 2008
Synergy in Buddhism, for example, is called the Middle Way. It doesn't mean a compromise between your way and my way, it means a higher way that the two of us create together. (Time.com)
RELIGION NOTES: Global gifts on sale at Fort George church Nov 21, 2008
Regular meditation and teaching at 10 a.m., followed by refreshments at 11:30 a.m. and a brief meditation and introduction to Buddhism at noon. Kadampa Buddhism emphasizes Buddhist teachings as practical advice for daily life, resident teacher Carol Lutker said. (Florida Times-Union)
Ashoka Pillar now stands tall in Australia Nov 21, 2008
A five-metre-high Ashoka Pillar now stands at a monastery located midway between Sydney and Canberra, in a celebration of the spread of Buddhism from India to Australia ... The pillar stands on a pagoda next to a topographical world map showing the spread of Buddhism - one of the fastest growing religions in Australia ... Between 1996 and 2001, the number of people affiliated with Buddhism increased by 79%, reflecting the growth in migrants from India and other parts of Asia. (India Times, India)
Sally Meyer speaks at CWU Bible Study Nov 19, 2008
Publication Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Published: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 9:47 AM CST A Church Women United Bible Study was held on Wednesday morning, Nov. 5, at Wesley Heritage House in Atlantic with the Rev. Sally Meyer as speaker. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
China stance on Tibet clouds exile talks in India Nov 18, 2008
Offers first-hand Tibet travel information - tours, maps, climate, transportation, accommodation, travel tips, Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan people. Featured. (Yahoo News)
File: China to train cadre of Tibetan monks to counter Dalai Nov 18, 2008
BEIJING: The Chinese government is setting up the first-ever academy of Tibetan Buddhism in the Tibet autonomous region in south western China ... The academy will conduct research on Tibetan Buddhism besides acting as a bridge for exchange of ideas on religious practices with the world outside the secluded province of Tibet, official sources said ... Chinese government critics saw in this move an attempt by the Communist Party to reinforce its belief that Tibetan Buddhism with its many... (India Times, India)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 16, 2008 Nov 17, 2008
Baha'i FaithBuddhism ... Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Taoism. (North County Times)
Tibetan exiles discussing their struggle Nov 17, 2008
Offers first-hand Tibet travel information - tours, maps, climate, transportation, accommodation, travel tips, Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan people. Local tour operator. (Yahoo News)
Buddhists sponsor exhibit Nov 17, 2008
SGI has three practices, each equally important -- chanting and reciting for self and others, the study of Buddhism and taking action to apply the principles to daily life ... "I found out that to do that, I had to change me." Liptan said the mission of Soka Gakkai International is to relate the wisdom of Buddhism to everyday life. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
A Buddhist messiah in Maoist Nepal? Nov 15, 2008
In Hindu-majority Nepal, Hinduism and Buddhism frequently overlap. Hindus believe in reincarnation, and Buddhists ascribe to the notion of rebirth - and in Nepal both faiths are often transfixed by religious wonders, miracles and mysteries. (Asia Times Online)
Hitting the Holy Books Nov 15, 2008
Some of the courses will include religious ethics, Buddhism, and religion and film ... Her specialties include Asian religions like Buddhism and Hinduism ... "Buddhism is not about theory but about practice," said Cozad. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Is there one true religion as many faiths claim to be? Nov 15, 2008
However, Buddhism is unique in that it does not make such a claim. In fact, Buddhism believes that truth can be found in many spiritual traditions. (Odessa American, TX)
* Thais prepare for royal funeral in Bangkok Nov 14, 2008
Its believed the ritual comes from India, from the Brahmin [Hindu] religious belief and Buddhism mixed together, said Somchai, who works for the National Museum in Bangkok. Official mourning will begin today ahead of the moving of Galyanis body from the Grand Palace to Sanam Luang tomorrow, when her body will be cremated. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A YEN FOR THE DESERTAsian investors eye Pinal properties to help with relief efforts Nov 14, 2008
Members of the Japanese Korean Buddhism Welfare Association - a humanitarian organization that aims to improve international relations while building hospitals, orphanages and other ventures - visited Pinal County last week to scout out the local real estate market and look for potential investments. The organization's various projects are funded in part from buying and selling investment properties. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Q&A: '40% students are non-Indians' Nov 14, 2008
Ancient Nalanda taught other disciplines besides Buddhism. Right now we have no plans of expanding subjects outside Buddhism but we are compiling a Pali-Hindi dictionary. (India Times, India)
Teen hailed as the Enlightened One Nov 13, 2008
Buddhism is practised by about 325 million people, mostly in Asia. (). (Globe and Mail -- International)
'Buddha boy' who spent year alone in jungle attracts thousands of devotees... Nov 12, 2008
Buddhism is practiced by about 325 million followers, mostly in Asia. Share this article. (The Drudge Report)
Thousands flock to see teenage 'Buddha boy' in Nepal Nov 12, 2008
Page last updated at 12:48 GMT, Tuesday, 11 November 2008. Buddha boy' reappears in Nepal. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Devotees flock to 'Buddha reincarnation' in Nepal Nov 12, 2008
Buddhism, which has about 325 million followers, mostly in Asia, teaches that every soul is reincarnated after death in another bodily form. Some Buddhist priests have been reluctant to accept Bamjan as a true reincarnation of Siddhartha Gautama, who was born in southwestern Nepal roughly 2,500 years ago and became revered as the Buddha, or Enlightened One. (Yahoo News)
Winter Term opportunities abroad cut for lack of funds Nov 12, 2008
Last spring, students were notified of the two off-campus options for Winter Term 2009: "Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal," taught by Professor of Religion William Waldron, and "Contemporary Theatre in London: a multi-dimensional approach," taught by Professor of Theater Cheryl Faraone. The application deadline for these two trips was April 28, and a non-refundable deposit of $400 was due on May 15. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Country profile: Taiwan Nov 12, 2008
Major religions: Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity. Life expectancy: 73 years (men), 79 years (women) (government statistics). (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Devotees rush to see Nepal's 'Buddha' boy Nov 11, 2008
Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born a prince in Lumbini, a sleepy town in Nepal's rice-growing plains about 350 km southwest of Kathmandu more than 2,600 years ago. He is believed to have attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya in Bihar, which borders Nepal. (India Times)
Explainer: How Do Different Religions Define Death? Nov 11, 2008
In about the case, a professor of Buddhism explained that, within Tibetan Buddhism, a person has multiple levels of consciousness, which may or may not correspond with brain activity. Got a question about today's news. (Slate)
China says no progress made at Tibet talks Nov 10, 2008
Critics and rights groups say an influx of majority Han Chinese to Tibet combined with Beijing's tight restrictions on the practice of Tibetan Buddhism are eroding the people's identity. Zhu's remarks among the strongest and most open since direct talks between the Dalai Lama's emissaries and China began in 2002 do not bode well for the possibility of a new round. (International Herald Tribune)
* Bhutans new king aims for happiness Nov 9, 2008
Soldiers in modern uniforms marched to bagpipes, brass and drums, before the grass stage was given to Bhutans ancient culture and brand of Buddhism. Monks in black hats decored with peacock feathers, in flowing robes, dipped and twirled to the blare of long trumpets and the beat of drums, in a sacred dance designed to subdue evil. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
AAO-SOE Joint Meeting Nov. 9 glaucoma research highlights Nov 9, 2008
Researchers led by Nishant Kumar, MBBS, of the University Hospital, Liverpool, UK, studied patient compliance in relation to fasting by analyzing 350 surveys completed by members of the worlds' major faiths: Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, Christianity, Judaism, Bahai, and Buddhism (50 surveys per religion)the first study of its kind, the researchers believe. Population reports show that approximately 20 percent of the world's people are Muslim and about 15 percent are Hindu; fasting is important to... (EurekAlert!)
The Audacity of Hope Nov 9, 2008
In India, Ambedkar closely followed the Kings moves and led more than 500,000 Dalits to take refuge in Buddhism in 1956 ... As Dalits veered towards Buddhism, many blacks moved to Islam or erected their own churches; the word Negro a symbol of slavery was replaced by Black. (India Times, India)
Monks on a mission Nov 8, 2008
I read a book on Buddhism, and a lot of it made sense to me. I started to meditate, and a friend recommended I learn how to do it properly. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Sweet insights: Finding beautyin pop music and beyond Nov 6, 2008
In addition to Zen Buddhism, Sweet finds himself inspired by pottery these days. It's been his hobby since 2004. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Body in the World Nov 5, 2008
The implications of embodiment are, of course, also a concern of Buddhism. Buddhist master , founder of the Shambhala movement, wrote (among many other themes) about the issues faced by human beings following the spiritual path while living in bodies in the world. (Suite101.com)
Prophet's daughter speaks: Now grown, cult leader's child looks back at mistakes, motivations of extremist views Nov 3, 2008
The group took ideas from Buddhism, Hinduism and Kabbalah, and blended them with the beliefs of a 1930s group known as the "I AM" Religious Activity that used chanted decrees. There was the belief in "light," spiritual energy that could be invoked from above and manipulated in different ways, thrown, poured and directed. (Missoulian, MT)
Richard Gere speeds up as he reaches 60 Nov 2, 2008
Dressed casually in jeans and a blue shirt, with sleeves rolled up to reveal a string of wooden beads around his wrist, Gere seems genuinely excited to chat about subjects as varied as his eight-year-old son, Homer, his devotion to Buddhism, the US election and his heart-throb status. He smiles when asked about his long-time billing as a sex symbol. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Incredible Lake Baikal in Eastern R... Nov 2, 2008
The Buryats adopted Tibetan Buddhism in the 1700's after centuries of Buddhist missionary work among them. There is a school for Tibetan Buddhist medical training near Ulan Ude. (Suite101.com)
* Falun Gong fights back Nov 2, 2008
The movement has attracted millions of followers with a mix of traditional Chinese calisthenics and doctrines drawn from Buddhism, Taoism and the ideas of its founder, Li Hongzhi (x), a former government clerk who now lives in the US.. In Hong Kong, however, where the movement is legal, authorities have to play by different rules. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Captivated by country of their childhood Nov 2, 2008
Having obtained special permission to film in the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, southern Gansu (built in 1710, Labrang is one of six major monasteries of the Gelukpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism in Tibet), the boys seem content documenting the ceremonies of the yellow-hat monks in the monastery when all of a sudden, peace gives way to chaos. A protest has erupted in several communities including Labrang and the foreign visitors are asked. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Backyard economic summit in Pinal Nov 2, 2008
Japanese investors and businessmen will visit Pinal County next week as they attend a board meeting of the Japan Korea Buddhism Welfare Association in the home of Barbara and Thomas Miller near Arizona City ... The Japanese Korean Buddhism Welfare Association is an organization that uses the profits from the sales of relics and artifacts to fund orphanages, hospitals and other humanitarian ventures throughout Asia. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Buddhists revise 'too grand' plan Nov 2, 2008
When asked by the ZBA the reason for the changes, Myonggi Sul explained that the original design was "not in keeping with the religion." Buddhism teaches that happiness can be attained only through separation from worldy things; the previous design was too ostentatious and "grand" for the Won Buddhists. Ms. Sul said the owner, Reverend Pack Kyung Ko, wanted to have "more of a residential feeling." The center will be home to about 13 permanent residents including retired ministers. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Found in the translation Nov 1, 2008
Classical Chinese poetry has been a part of modern American literary tradition since the poet Ezra Pound translated the work of Chinese poets Li Po and Wang Wei in Pound's 1915 tome, "Cathay." Hinton became exposed to the work through his interest in Taoism and Ch'an buddhism, the Chinese term for Zen buddhism. Hinton, was "an unemployed writer" in New York City, he says, when he heard that Tu Fu was the greatest poet "in human history." He headed to the library to read a few examples of the... (Boston Globe)
Laughter really is the best medicine Nov 1, 2008
He replied, "No, I have a book on Buddhism to read". I wonder if I could borrow his copy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Exhibition strengthens regional connections Oct 31, 2008
How does Buddhism influence Thai people and how is that reflected in the arts. Or how do the Vietnamese people cope with the restrictions of freedom of expression still imposed on them, even though to a lesser degree than two decades ago. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
New Flushing rabbi brings a message of inclusion Oct 31, 2008
Friday October 31, 2008. Rabbi Michael Weisser, new leader at Free Synagogue of Flushing. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Me and my swastika Oct 30, 2008
Thought to have originated in India Linked to crosses and sun symbols Significant in Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism Popularised in West in 19th Century. While DJing on tour in Los Angeles in 2000, I decided I would reclaim the swastika for my culture with a tattoo on the inside of my lip. (BBC News -- UK)
Dalai Lama's envoys head to Beijing for fence-mending Oct 30, 2008
A senior aide of the 73-year-old leader of Tibetan Buddhism said Sunday the Dalai Lama saw "no hope" of winning self-determination for his homeland. But the Dalai's office later issued a clarification and said his remarks had been misrepresented. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Maher flays organized faith Oct 30, 2008
" Charles shot 400 to 500 hours of material around the world as Maher visited a Christian chapel for truckers in North Carolina, a gay Muslim bar in the Netherlands, the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, and Christian, Muslim and Jewish holy places in Israel. Maher meets with priests at the Vatican, chats with rabbis and Muslim scholars in Jerusalem, encounters street preachers in London, and hangs out with the performer who plays Christ in a crucifixion enactment at the Holy Land Experience... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dalai Lama's envoys to arrive in Beijing Thursday Oct 30, 2008
Offers first-hand Tibet travel information - tours, maps, climate, transportation, accommodation, travel tips, Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan people. Group Discount, China Tour Package Great Wall, Yangtze River, Warrior. (Yahoo News)
Concern on 'Faith' Oct 30, 2008
As a member of an atheist religion (Buddhism) I see the attachment to the concept of a divine entity as a misplaced distraction in our day to day lives. While we have been bickering, we could have instead been doing good things for our fellow humans and dedicated ourselves to living amicably. (East Tennessean, TN)
Letters to Editor Oct 30, 2008
As a member of an atheist religion (Buddhism) I see the attachment to the concept of a divine entity as a misplaced distraction in our day to day lives. Dear Editor, I very happy to see that people will stand up and fight for their First Amendment. (East Tennessean, TN)
The Dalai Lama Oct 29, 2008
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the most recognized face of Tibetan Buddhism, head of Tibet's political administration in exile and a relentless advocate for a Tibetan autonomy. However, even with the backing of three United Nations resolutions, the support of worldwide celebrities including Richard Gere and Sharon Stone and a Nobel Prize in recognition of his efforts, the Dalai Lama has had little luck convincing China, which took over the territory in the early 1950's. (Time.com)
Chronology: Maldives' rocky road to political reform Oct 29, 2008
1153: After about seven centuries of Buddhism, the Maldives' last Buddhist monarch, Siri Bavanaditta, converts to Islam, which becomes the national religion. 1558: Portuguese capture the capital Male, and rule the islands from their colony in Goa, India. (India Times, India)
God and Barack Obama Oct 28, 2008
Obama hopped and groped his way through Islam, Buddhism, Catholicism, Protestantism, asceticism, and eventually settled at the political church of the Reverend Jeremiah Wright. Most interesting is what Newsweek revealed about Obama and his current family: His wife, Michelle, also didnt go to church regularly as a child. (Townhall.com)
Is the Dalai Lama About to Give Up on China? Oct 28, 2008
"As far as I'm concerned I have given up." That was, as an Associated Press report on the speech noted almost with shock "an unusually blunt" statement from a man whose well-known global public image revolves around preaching the compromise and non-violence that are central tenets of Buddhism. Related. (Time.com)
Lama talks about her faith Oct 27, 2008
What attracted you to Buddhism ... None of them spoke to my heart like Buddhism did ... What do you think about all the references to Buddhism and reincarnation that we see in popular culture these days. (Florida Times-Union)
