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...
- Sylvia Boorstein, renowned Buddhist teacher, to offer online retreat
As some of the West's earliest teachers of Buddhist wisdom/practice look toward retirement, they are discovering they don't need to stop teaching the Dharma... - Dalai Lama really does post to Twitter
The 14th Dalai Lama, the highest holy man in Tibetan Buddhism, now has a Twitter account with 109,049 followers after 13... - "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)
Goldie Hawn wants to teach Buddhism to British kidsGoldie Hawn is in talks to set up a Buddhist school in the United Kingdom. The actress' Hawn Foundation already teaches kids Buddhist techniques in schools... (SF Chronicle)
- Buddhist follower opens a new Dharma center in the Avenues
A new Buddhist figure from China is finding followers across the United States and now has at least one in Utah -- Margaret Esterman... - Free "Blue Jean Buddha" program scheduled for Drury
Sumi Loundon Kim traces the role of Buddhism in four generations of her family as it reflects the broader history of Buddhism in America. - Buddhist temple takes statue fight to NY Supreme Court
After losing several rounds with the city Zoning Board of Appeals, a North Utica, NY, Buddhist temple is taking to court its fight to... - When religious zeal displaces the truth in history books
To his credit, Davis delicately tried to explain that Buddhism dates to between the 6th and 4th century BC, as in before Christ, so obviously it was a... (Sacramento Bee) - Lifting hazy veils from centuries of Vietnamese art
None, alas, yields the merest clue to who the people of Fu Nan were, nor to the circumstances in which Hinduism and Buddhism came to spread.
- New rules introduced for visitors at Borobudur temple
“We realize that many visitors did not respect the fact that both sites are above all sacred sites for Buddhism and Hinduism...." - Fighter pilot and the monk
But, seriously, a Buddhist monk and a fighter pilot? If Buddhism's reputation for pacifism seems an odd fit for the death-from-above set...
- Tibetans, Han ignore politics to build uneasy ties
The two peoples share a long historical attachment to Buddhism which years of Communist rule has never managed to kill. China's economic boom has also... - Monumental revelations
As 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) - Tibet is no Shangri-La (Morung Express)
- Environmentalists and Buddhists go head to head in Taiwan
Taiwanese Buddhists release catfish into a river during a "mercy release" ceremony in Taipei. (Telegraph.co.uk)
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.
- Karmapa Lama says he hopes to get back to Tibet
The 17th Karmapa Lama, spiritual head of the Tibetan Kagyu sect who fled to India in 1999, today said he... (PTI)
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)
- VIDEO: Obama meets Dalai Lama (NewsX)
- Tsechu Buddhist fair begins at Rewalsar
Mandi: The famous Tsechu Buddhist began on the banks of sacred Rewalsar Lake on Wednesday. Thousands of Buddhist pilgrims from home and abroad converged at...
- Under Indonesia's surface, an intricate quilt of faiths
About 90 percent of Indonesians are now Muslim, with only pockets of Buddhists and Hindus left. But Hinduism and Buddhism, Java's dominant religions for a... - Diamond Way group practices ancient methods of Buddhism
Buddha's highest methods have been practiced in Tibet and India for centuries and are carried out through UW-Whitewater's Diamond Way Buddhist group. (Royal Purple) - Stony author explores effects of Christianity in China
"In my view, Christianity is part of a solution in giving China a better society, because the traditional religions in China like Buddhism, Taoism…" - What would Sid do on a snow day like today?
How would he combine Buddhism and dating? How would he handle stress in the workplace? "What would Sid do?" is devoted to taking an honest look... (Beliefnet)
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.
- Seokguram: Korea's Supreme Grotto
As Buddhism flowed into the early Korean kingdoms, however, they only carved the holy images on cliffs and boulders on their craggy granite mountains... (Korea Times) - People & Events
Explore Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, and Buddhism by looking at art in the exhibition, “Illuminating: Spiritual Symbols and Stories.” (Community Journal) - The Toyota name is all about good luck
The kanji symbol for eight widens at the bottom, suggesting that a more prosperous future awaits. Eight is also the number of auspicious symbols in Buddhism. - Some who viewed the videos felt the pastor had insulted the Buddhist and Taoist faiths. On Monday, the pastor was called up by the ISD.
- Tibet House US benefit
...ancient bastion of Himalayan tranquility known as West 15th Street, where the cultural center operates a gallery space, Buddhist shrine and library. - Bristol lays siege to TV
"Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important," he said. "Self-discipline with awareness of consequences." - The spirit of the matter
Since Buddhism had come out of India, he said, "I always describe myself as a messenger of India, because I am a Buddhist." Speaking of the Buddha... (Times of India) - Petals from the Sky
Yip deviates from the expected with her injection of Buddhism throughout the novel, which not only enhances the plot, but adds elements of poetry and art... (UPI Asia) - Calif. Pastor Weighs in on Abortion, Homosexuality, Woods' Buddhism
Commenting on the professed faith of pro golfer Woods, he stated, "Here's the problem with Buddhism: they don't believe in a personal God that is there to... (Christian Post) - Shechen Monastery centennial
The monastery was founded by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991) who was a luminary of Buddhism, respected throughout the world for his teachings. (Nepali Times)
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).
- "Taliban's conversion rider stalled Japan's Bamiyan bid"
He said that an official delegation from Japan, along with a Buddhist group from Sri Lanka, offered to remove the statues piece by piece and reassemble them... (Times of India) - “In the Realm of the Buddha” opening explores the sacred arts...
Buddha is part of the film series, “Tibetan Buddhism: Films from Around the World,” presented by the Freer and Sackler, in conjunction with the... - Anti-Christian sentiment marks journey for Bhutan's exiles
Bhutan began expelling almost one-eighth of its citizens for being of Nepali origin or practicing faiths other than Buddhism in the 1980s.
Worshipping money, China won't gain trust
Long under the influence of Buddhism, the most secular among the dominant religions, local culture lacks power in restraining the desire for money.
- ...festival led to the destruction of a historical structure in north China's Zhengding County, known as the birthplace of several schools of Zen Buddhism. (Times of India)
- China's Panchen Lama voted VP of state Buddhism body: report
He added he would "adhere to socialism, safeguard national unification, strengthen ethnic unity, and expand Buddhist exchanges, on the basis of adherence to..." (AFP) - Tuva-Online: Moscow assigned land for Buddhist temple
The leaders of Moscow assigned land for building a Buddhist temple in Victory Park on Poklonnaya Mountain. This was announced by RIA Novosti, referring to...
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.
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.