Buddhism News

A policy report on Sri Lanka conflict by East-West Center, a U.S think-tank based in Washington D.C, suggests "both LTTE terrorism and the ethnocentric nature of the Sri Lankan state, which resorts to tis own ... via TamilNet Newswire

“Well, if I had to be something, I guess I'd be a Buddhist.”

Friday's Opinion Journal carried a column by Clark Strand, contributing editor to Tricycle: The Buddhist Review , on the declining numbers of American Buddhists. via Far Outliers

Ruins of a Greek city founded about 325 BC were discovered at Ay Khanom. Excavations produce Greek architectural elements, including a theatre and a gymnasium. via National Post

“I'm sympathetic to deities, who must compete to be noticed, and are constantly at risk of being debunked”

It's a topic that jumped up like a stunned ferret from God's own hot plate three times recently - indicating, I think, that I'd better pay some sort of attention to it - the topic being the obvious but still ... via SFGate

“Thailand: Moderate Muslims fight radicalism in south”

Violent conflicts between Thai armed forces and a rebel separatist group in the three Muslim-dominated southern provinces of Thailand flared up again last week when a series of small bombs planted in ... via Newsdesk.org

“It was not yet possible to get together the minimum number of four necessary for formal ceremonies”

Carolina Buddhist Vihara in Mauldin will host a gathering this weekend of nine female monks of the Theravada school of Buddhism to perform traditional ceremonies and conduct official business together for the ... via Tribune-Times

“The idea that such a thing [as destroying the statue] could happen seemed absurd.”

International Campaign for Tibet , November 1st, 2007- New eyewitness accounts have revealed that local Tibetans attempted to prevent the demolition of a statue of Guru Rinpoche near Mt Kailash in the Tibet ... via China View

Gaya , Nov 5 : Over 4000 Buddhists from Bhutan participated in special prayers for world peace at Bodh Gaya in Bihar on Sunday. via Newkerala.com

U GAMBIRA and ASHIN NAYAKA RELIGIOUS orders of monks have been the face of Burma ever since Buddhism was introduced here more than 1,000 years ago. via Scotsman.com News

Buddhism originated in India and stupas were the exemplary edifices of which represented the religion. via Buzzle.com

U GAMBIRA and ASHIN NAYAKA provide a rare glimpse into the movement behind Myanmar's monk- led uprising. via The Press On-Line

John C. Holt, Ph.D. 1977 , the Divinity School Alumnus of the Year for 2007, will deliver his lecture on "The Spirit of the Place: Buddhism and the Religious Culture of Laos" on Thursday Nov. via University of Chicago

Full Text of the Interview with in The Irrawaddy, November, 2007 Anthropologist Gustaaf Houtman's research into the origins of the Burmese military reveals that the generals' claim to legitimacy is based on ... via The Irrawaddy Newsmagazine

“In the past, everyone used to walk to these places (Gangotri). It is walking pilgrimage. It is very nice to walk in between these Buddhist sites”

Bodhgaya, Nov 1: At least 26 foreign tourists began a unique pilgrimage by foot to major Buddhist pilgrimage sites across India on Wednesday. via Daily India

“Kind speech and forgiveness is better than charity followed by injury.”

Donna Wood The Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, recently received a Congressional Gold Medal for his peace-making ventures. via Waterloo Courier

“Last year, we had well over 100 people. His autobiography had come out and he signed books for people.”

For the sixth anniversary of her gift shop, Juliet's Jewels owner Juliet Sangmu is doing more than having a sale. via Denton Record-Chronicle

“Monks are not allowed to interact with women in this way”

Editor's Note: Should Buddhist monks seeking nirvana engage in politics and other worldly pursuits, like those in Burma recently did, or should they simply sit in meditation and not allow external happenings to ... via New America Media

“We then proceeded to take two stone tablets of the Ten Commandments (each about 2 ft. tall and 1 ft. wide) and a table inside city hall and placed them right in front of the city's religious display of Buddhism.”

When there are protests of government favoritism towards religion, like in the context of special displays on government property, they usually involve Christians being favored. via About.com

“Monks, work out your own salvation”

National Buddhism teaches a rational approach to life [ 2007-10-28 ] By Arun Ranjit A Zen master once reprimanded a novice for sitting before him statue-like, saying that he had enough stone Buddhas around him ... via Gorkhapatra Sansthan

To transform the Earth, we need to transform our inner world and free ourselves from the prison of our own mind and thoughts, writes BHIKKHUNI TENZIN PALMO One time when I was living in the cave I had a dream. via Bangkok Post