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Results 1 - 20 of 1,176 in Buddhism

  1. Fast-growing Christian churches crushed in C...Read the original story

    1 hr ago | San Diego Union-Tribune

    ... 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 ...

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  2. Shrine of the timesRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | South China Morning Post

    ... 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. ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Anime and Manga, Religion, Shinto

  3. Zen and the art of profit-margin maintenanceRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | South China Morning Post

    ... 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 ...

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  4. Dalai Lama To Make 6th Visit To Bloomington In MayRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | WPTA

    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.

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  5. Fast-growing Christian churches crushed in China - APRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Guardian Unlimited

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI

  6. Dalai Lama Returning To BloomingtonRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | WBIW-AM Bedford

    The Dalai Lama will return to Tibetan Buddhism's Oasis near Bloomington and will also make a special public appearance in Indianapolis.

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  7. Unmistaken ChildRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | DVD Verdict

    ... 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 ...

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  8. Dalai Lama to visit Indiana in springRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | The Indianapolis Star

    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.

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  9. 'Great Conversations' part 2Read the original story

    Sunday Dec 6 | Examiner.com

    ... 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 ...

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  10. Dalai Lama to visit Indy, Bloomington in springRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | Indianapolis Star

    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.

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    Related Topix: Religion, Indianapolis, IN

  11. Read all of today's breaking newsRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | Indianapolis Star

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Winter Solstice, Indianapolis, IN

  12. Dalai Lama to speak in May in Indy

    Wednesday | Indianapolis Star

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Indianapolis, IN, Religion

  13. Dispelling a Few Myths about BuddhismRead the original story

    Wednesday | Notes in Samsara

    ... 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 ...

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  14. Buddhist nun finds vocation in helping homeless childrenRead the original story

    Wednesday | The Taipei Times

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Family, Kids, Religion

  15. Happy Holidays; an open letter to Christians.Read the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Examiner.com

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Christmas, Day after Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving

  16. Rap and manga - new roads to Nirvana in JapanRead the original story

    Wednesday | The Sydney Morning Herald

    ... 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 ...

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  17. NASCAR BuddhismRead the original story

    Tuesday | Tricycle

    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.

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  18. Buddhists observe Bodhi Day, 2009 todayRead the original story

    Friday Dec 4 | Examiner.com

    ... 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 ...

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  19. Local author compares Buddhism, NASCARRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Staunton News Leader

    ... 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 ...

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  20. The Believer, Karma and the SaintsRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Biloxi Sun Herald

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Players, Drew Brees, NFC, NFL Football, NFC South, LaRon Landry, Washington Redskins