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Marketplace Blog: In search of a Reincarnated Lama
Okay, so how would you go about finding a reincarnated Lama in China? It turns out Tibetan Buddhism is enjoying a quiet boom among urban ethnic Chinese.
Is China ready for gay TV?
After homosexuality, Phoenix plans to address Buddhism, which along with other religions is still considered a sensitive subject by Chinese censors.
India's Dalits seek economic equality
If you include Dalit Christians and Buddhist converts it adds just around 3%. Thus the total Dalit and Tribal population may not exceed 26.5%.
Faith-based groups may lose funding
Any faith-based organization -- be it Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, or otherwise -- should never be given federal funding if they choose to practice.
Aghanistan's pre-Islamic art
Reza: 1, 2, 3, 4. You can see? He showed me the mosque, from the early years of the Islamic invasion -- mosque with Buddhist designs....It's a Buddhist symbol.
Hello, Bhutan? It's capitalism calling
And in this peaceful Buddhist country, a cell phone war erupted. ...It's not a matter of Buddhist ethics to refuse them entry to the country.
What do China's rich folks do for fun?
For the very simple reason that if China historically always followed Japan then everyone here would be a Zen Buddhist and women would wear the kimono.
Bhutan's falling happiness index
Lisa Napoli: Once upon a time, the devout Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan was as simple as its ancient music. Few tourists...
Feast, famine on China-Burma border
On the Burma side, 20-something Ms. Duan works as a tour guide at this Buddhist temple. She says life isn't...
A closed Burma keeps China trade open
Scott Tong reports from the China-Burma border on how business is booming. Buddhist monks march in protest in Yangon, Myanmar on September 24, 2007.
Technology aids Burma (Myanmar) uprising
Doug Krizner talks to consultant Mike Mitchell. A Buddhist monk makes a call on his mobile phone during a Myanmar demonstration.
Setting a stage to feel "at home"
Nickisch: Not important? Reilly: We're not necessarily looking for serious Buddhists. Just people who like to think of themselves as spiritual.
Will sanctions work against Myanmar?
Alisa Roth reports. Buddhist monks march down a street in protest in Yangon, despite stern warnings from Myanmar's junta against the anti-government uprisings.
Marketplace for October 12, 2007
Steve Henn explains. Buddhist monks protest in Yangon, Myanmar A closed Burma keeps China trade open. China has sided...
Marketplace Morning Report for September 28, 2007
The violence has been bad publicity for the tourism and housing markets. John Laurenson reports. Buddhist monk on cell phone Technology aids Myanmar uprising.
Where in the (business) world is Bhutan?
The captial Thimpu. And like her counterparts on the trade mission, this would-be capitalist is guided by a devout Buddhist perspective.
Should monks accept gifts?
Other religious figures are also under fire. Monk Tenzin is a Tibetan Buddhist from China's far west. He says...
Funding relief in Indonesia
...terrorist attacks. One major attraction, the world's largest Buddhist monument Borobudur, reportedly survived intact. The Indonesian...
Looking for spiritual direction
...Jocelyn Ford found some residents who are looking for more out of life than money. Buddhist Jenny Cao. More on International, Asia.
Marketplace Blog: In search of a Reincarnated Lama...
Some say it has to do with guilt over how the hi-flyers got their money -- Buddhists believe if they don't do good deeds, they could be reborn as, say, a worm...
Investing during a Great Depression
...here in Southeast Asia, Buddhists and others mention that in addition to the...I can fast (reduce food consumption), and I can practice Dharma (Buddhist teachings)...
Marketplace from American Public Media
...Sakura briefly assumed this latter role, although she finally closed the club and is now pursuing Buddhist studies to become a nun.
Marketplace Live from China The Music
...A devout Buddhist, he is also a mischievous partier, who likes nothing better than getting his older friends drunk at their after-concert dinners.
Asia Marketplace from American Public Media
...Bill Marcus tells us who is most affected by the slow connection. Buddhist monks protest in Rangoon, Burma. A closed Burma keeps China trade open.
Asia Marketplace from American Public Media
...lucrative gem trade. Amy Scott reports. Buddhist monk on cell phone technology aids Burma uprising.
Marketplace Bookshelf
...psychology. That's what George Kinder, financial advisor, Buddhist teacher, and author of The Seven Stages of Money Maturity. He...
September 2008 Getting Personal
Personal finance guru Chris Farrell takes your questions and answers one here each day.
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