Ashley Wells, Assistant Editor, Wisdom Quarterly
Walking in the footsteps of the Buddha in Bihar, India
“It's no coincidence that we at the WTO endorse this conclave in the very birthplace of Buddhism. In our stressful world, the Buddha's teaching of the...
"World's NEXT top lama" to visit Europe
With his rare combination of humour, gentleness, and charisma, the
Dalai Lama remains, at 75, the undisputed Western poster boy for both Buddhism and Tibet. (The Guardian)
Why no Hindu or Buddhist representation?Of 32 religious leaders, academics, and consultants that made the cut, not a single one belongs to a
Dharma tradition -- Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, or Jainism... (On Faith)
Fighter pilot and the monkBut, seriously, a Buddhist monk and a fighter pilot? If Buddhism's reputation for pacifism seems an odd fit for the death-from-above set...
Monumental revelationsAs a site of historic significance for Buddhism, too, Borobudur deserves respect. If it soon becomes impossible to wander up this
hulking mass in the grey... (The Australian)
Obama-Dalai Lama meeting pleases critics (Oregon Faith Report)
resident Obama finally met with Tibet's Dalai Lama in a face off that seemed more snub to China than pledge to help human rights in Taiwan, Uighur country, or Tibet -- all restive portions of the Chinese empire. But the perceived insult seems to have pleased many critics.
Dalai Lama doesn't fault Obama for low-profile reception...
The Dalai Lama said he did not know who Woods was, but said self-discipline is among Buddhism's highest values. When it comes to adultery, he said... (Canadian Press)
Tsechu Buddhist fair begins at RewalsarMandi: The famous
Tsechu Buddhist began on the banks of sacred
Rewalsar Lake on Wednesday. Thousands of Buddhist pilgrims from home and abroad converged at...
Exhibition explores Buddhist, Shinto religious beliefs
“The Way of the Gods: Shinto Shrines and Their Art” explores interaction between Buddhist and Shinto beliefs and imagery.
The Buddha at Bamiyan was destroyed by the Taliban. It was the largest in the world because Afghanistan was once an important center of learning on the western frontiers of greater-India (Bharat). Which is to scale and which has been photographed to seem smaller? (See men at bottom for size).
Australian elephant blessed by Buddhist monks 
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Mali the baby elephant played with a red rubber ball as three Buddhist monks splashed her face with water Thursday in blessing ceremony for the Melbourne Zoo's newest star. The baby was born six weeks ago to mother Dokkoon after a naming ceremony performed by Buddhist monks in Melbourne, Australia. Mali is Thai for jasmine and was chosen out of five possibilities derived from her Thai lineage in a public vote held by the zoo.
