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Fast-growing Christian churches crushed in C...
... always suspicious of any independent social group that could challenge communist authority. Fears that Tibetan Buddhism and Islam promote separatism among Tibetans and Uighurs also drive restrictions on those religions. "They are so afraid of ... Comment?
... to decidedly unorthodox means to boost the appeal of their ancient faith. The new breed of holy men worry that Buddhism is slowly losing its shine as a generation raised in a consumer society seeks solace in material rather than spiritual remedies. ... Comment?
Zen and the art of profit-margin maintenance
... board buggies fit for a theme park. Welcome to the Shaolin Temple in central China, known as the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and world famous for its kung fu. It is a place that has inspired awe and mysticism through the centuries but has lately ... Comment?
Dalai Lama To Make 6th Visit To Bloomington In May
The Dalai Lama will teach about the "heart" of Buddhism during his sixth visit to Bloomington next May and also present a public talk in Indianapolis. Comment?
Fast-growing Christian churches crushed in China - AP
... always suspicious of any independent social group that could challenge communist authority. Fears that Tibetan Buddhism and Islam promote separatism among Tibetans and Uighurs also drive restrictions on those religions. "They are so afraid of ... Comment?
Dalai Lama Returning To Bloomington
The Dalai Lama will return to Tibetan Buddhism's Oasis near Bloomington and will also make a special public appearance in Indianapolis. Comment?
... Child is less a documentary in its own right and more a living embodiment of the tenants and rituals of Tibetan Buddhism. Calling it an "enjoyable" documentary is like calling the religion itself "enjoyable" - it kind of misses the point. A ... Comment?
Dalai Lama to visit Indiana in spring
The Dalai Lama plans to return next spring to Tibetan Buddhism's oasis near Bloomington, but he also will make a special public appearance in Indianapolis, his first in more than a decade. Comment?
... committed suicide after a very difficult life). Zacharias explains that there is ultimately no enduring "self" in Buddhism. In contrast to this, he explains that God loves people as individuals and that people find the full expression of their ... Comment?
Dalai Lama to visit Indy, Bloomington in spring
The Dalai Lama plans to return next spring to Tibetan Buddhism's oasis near Bloomington, but he also will make a special public appearance in Indianapolis, his first in more than a decade. Comment?
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... Wednesday... LIVING Dalai Lama to visit Indiana in spring The Dalai Lama plans to return next spring to Tibetan Buddhism's oasis near Bloomington, but he also will make a special public appearance in... OPINION Ease up on traffic-fine accelerator Is ... Comment?
Dalai Lama to speak in May in Indy
... Dalai Lama's teachings in Bloomington will be on the Heart Sutra, one of the most well-known teachings in Tibetan Buddhism. LOCAL NEWS ALERTS Get breaking local news as it happens. Enter your phone number below: Standard Messaging Rates or other ... Comment?
Dispelling a Few Myths about Buddhism
... characterization, and given the information, it cannot be particularly truthful. I'm not one to proselytize Buddhism, although proselytizing sanity seems like a good idea to me. But I was more than a little surprised to see the lack of knowledge on ... Comment?
Buddhist nun finds vocation in helping homeless children
... at her mini-monastery named after Samantabhadra, a boddhisatva who symbolizes truth and reality and who, in Tibetan Buddhism, is considered an Abi-Buddha or primordial Buddha. There is a sad story behind every child I have taken in, she said. The ... Comment?
Happy Holidays; an open letter to Christians.
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... Buddha under Bodhi Tree by Akuppa // Flikr Decemeber 1st through the 8th marks Rohatsu (aka Bodhi Day), which in Buddhism honors the Buddha's enlightenmnt. Many Buddhists celebrate this week with a meditative retreat of some kind. The message of the ... Comment?
Rap and manga - new roads to Nirvana in Japan
... to decidedly unorthodox means to boost the appeal of their ancient faith. The new breed of holy men worry that Buddhism is slowly losing its shine as a generation raised in a consumer society turns its back on prayer and seeks solace in material ... Comment?
Posted by James Shaheen in : Buddha , Buddhism , Sports , Tricycle , trackback You don't normally think of Buddhists as NASCAR fans, but why not? Arlynda Boyer, a lifelong NASCAR aficionado, has been practicing Buddhism for past 15 years. Comment?
Buddhists observe Bodhi Day, 2009 today
... understood the meaning of life. On the eighth day the realizations came to him that would become the foundation for Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-Fold Path. Some of the traditions that may be celebrated in a Buddhist household ... Comment?
Local author compares Buddhism, NASCAR
... compares the Buddhist mentality with that of her favorite NASCAR driver. Fifteen years ago, Boyer began practicing Buddhism. She was drawn to the faith in part because it encourages people to live in the present and not cling to possessions, anger ... Comment?
The Believer, Karma and the Saints
... It would seem that Brees is well-versed in the theory of karma, which is described as a fundamental doctrine in Buddhism. Though the belief was entrenched in India before the advent of Buddha, the Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw writes, "it was the Buddha ... Comment?