Saturday, September 26, 2009

This Week: Wisdom Network News

Ashley Wells (WQ Weekend Editor)


Dick Grace: Vintner blends compassion, Cabernet
Not only is the former Smith Barney executive a follower of Buddhism with direct access to the Dalai Lama, but the profits of his winery -- after expenses... (SF Chronicle, Jon Bonné, 9/26/09).

Interfaith: Selfless or selfish? Buddhism offers a perspective
Glenn Hughes of Thousand Oaks is a dharma teacher, ordained Anagarika Vimalakirti in Buddhism's Mahayana tradition. Reach him at (TheBodhiman@aol.com. ... (Ventura County Star, 9/26/09)‎.

Austinite anchored by two traditions: Judaism and Buddhism
Jordana Raiskin traveled from the Jewish faith of her father to Zen Buddhism and back, not an uncommon journey. There's such a well-worn... (Austin American-Statesman, Eileen Flynn, 9/25/09).

Waking up the spirit, and taste buds, too
What, indeed, is less known is that it prides itself as the sacred grounds of three major religions in the country -- Buddhism, Won-Buddhism and... (AsiaOne, Lee Joo-hee, 9/27/09‎).

Buddhist leader calls video games "emotional therapy"
Ogyen Trinley Dorje--the only senior Buddhist leader recognized by China, Tibet, and India--was recently interviewed during a visit to... (CNET News, Dave Rosenberg, 9/21/09).‎

Gujarat invites Asian experts to develop Buddhist circuit
AHMEDABAD, India -- Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is seeking the assistance of Asian experts to develop Buddhism-related tourism in the...(Bernama, 9/24/09).

Guj launches fortified flour food scheme for school children (Press Trust of India).

Now, gov't to introduce soyabean flour in mid-day meal (Indian Express)

The Creation of a Mandala in a French Museum NICE—Buddhism started to flourish in France after the arrival of a number of Tibetan Buddhist masters who fled the Chinese army's...(Suzi Loo/The Epoch Times, Eleonora Bryon, 9/25/09).‎

University must take steps to promote diversity, social change (Daily Illini)

Photos by Jenny Wagler (Coast Reporter)

How open-minded are you to uncertainty?
The Dalai Lama (the leader of Tibetan Buddhism) perhaps embodies this type of openness and wisdom better than any other spiritual leader.... (Albert Lea Tribune, 9/25/09)‎.

Monk to speak on Buddhism
Kelsang Jampa, a Buddhist monk from Kadampa Meditation Center in Arlington, Texas, will speak from 10:30 am to noon Saturday at Texarkana Public Library... (Texarkana Gazette, Rhonda Morrow, 9/25/09)‎.

Udupi: Buddhism Losing Sheen in India—Dr. Tamil Selvi
Udupi, Sep 26: “Although Buddhism was founded in India and has deep roots worldwide, it's extremely distressing that the religion is steadily declining in... (Daijiworld.com, 9/25/09).‎

Exploring the nature of reality
A first glance at Buddhism -- and most Westerners have had at most a quick glance at this ancient... (Vancouver Sun, Peter McKnight, 9/26/09).‎

On that "can't-factor" of the
I think that this is the most positive character that Buddhism has instilled in the overall ethos of the people of Sri Lanka. The people may vote for the... [The Island (subscription), Malinda Seneviratne, 9/26/09)]

Movie showcases beauties of Nepal
Baratz, shying from delving into the history and theology of Buddhism, prefers to skim the surface of Buddhism as a practice, documenting the veneer of... (UW Badger Herald, Francis Bea, 9/24/09)‎.

Few options exist for vegetarians
Vegetarianism and veganism are strongly associated with three religious/ethnic groups, which are currently underrepresented on campus: Buddhism... (The Daily Evergreen, Allison Rowe, 9/24/09).‎

Health: Mental exercise like meditation can literally change our minds
“The mindfulness program is for people who aren't sure they're interested in Buddhism, but want to learn to meditate,” Ross said.... (Vancouver Sun, Denise Ryan, 9/25/09).‎

Buddhism is Not a Religion: The God Problem
I am going to continue exploring where I left off last week with my question: is Buddhism a religion or a way to approach living?... (Beliefnet.com, Jerry Kolber, ‎9/23/09).‎

What would Sid do: I had an abortion
How would he combine Buddhism and dating? We all make mistakes on our spiritual journey; here is where they're discussed. Each week I'll take on a new... (Beliefnet.com, Lodro Rinzler, 9/25/09)‎.

Beyond Social Exclusion
Buddhism is perhaps one of the earliest manifestations of anti-caste and anti-untouchability uprising. According to Buddhist sources, such drives were often... (Mainstream, 9/26/09).‎

Annual March of Indian Buddhists reach Deekshabhoomi
Deekshabhoomi is a sacred monument of Buddhism at the place where Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was converted to Buddhism along with thousands of his followers on... (Lanka Everything, 9/24/09).‎

The Buddhist in your foxhole
It's about Thomas Dyer, the Army's first Buddhist chaplain. (This isn't that surprising. When I profiled an Army chaplain back in 2005, I learned that of... (GetReligion blog, Brad A. Greenberg, 9/23/09).‎

Against the Stream Buddhist meditation and discussion...
It's great for beginners to Buddhism and meditation, but is also ample ground for some serious meditation work. The philosophies of the Against the Stream ... (Examiner.com, 9/3/09).‎

Shake your Buddha (Creative Loafing)

Museum and Gallery Listings
The paradox of militant Buddhism inspired the Metropolitan's fascinating 2006 exhibition “Warriors of the Himalayas: Rediscovering the Arms and Armor of... (New York Times, 9/24/09).‎

Crusading for a just world
In the first row, right beside Mrs. Weeramantry, were representatives of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam, while across the aisle sat... (Sunday Times.lk, 9/26/09).