There are now more than 1,700 Tibetan Buddhist temples in Tibet and more than 20,000 mosques in Xinjiang, Wu said, adding people there enjoy full freedom of... (China Daily, Xie Yu).
"The biggest sin is to think the way we were always taught"
That is why Buddhism is called a practice and not a religion. You have to practice, and it's always five steps ahead, four and a half steps behind.... (Indian Express).
The Couch Surfer: "Swayze's character in Point...
Bodhi was a Buddhist whose name means "enlightenment" in Sanskrit. Buddhism, of course, seems incredibly cool to pretentious pubescent males, as does armed... (Independent).
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's...
Book review: Moore has the young-adult Joshua travel around the ancient world, learning of spiritual traditions such as Buddhism, and incorporating various ideas and... (Blogcritics.org blog, Whitney Gallien).
Also, it seems like all the awards contenders are more spread out through the last three months of the year. Not as much of a December glut. Argh!... (Awards Daily blog).
Zen Buddhist Davie Alan
Later in life he became interested in Zen Buddhism and he chose to reject existentialism and represent in his works immediate emotions (Artline).
Where the Wild Things Are, TV spots
Gotta love the second-chances of cinematic Buddhism. The Road -- Viggo Mortensen, Charlize Theron, Director: John Hillcoat... (Awards Daily blog, Ryan Adams).
Novel facility to create interest among tourists
Foreigners show greater interest in meditation and Buddhism. We must make proper use of this to promote tourism in the country, he said.... (Ceylon Daily News).
We're very interested in all types of religions, especially Buddhism. We discussed it and agreed that at home we will celebrate and learn about each... (Ireland Online).
Science and religion are not mutually exclusive
A first glance at Buddhism — and most Westerners have had at most a quick glance at this ancient religion — suggests that it has little in common with... (Vancouver Sun).
A few weeks ago, Jerry Kolber wrote an article on this blog about the Branding of Buddhism. His piece presented an intriguing argument for... (Beliefnet.com, Evelyn Cash).
Karen Armstrong, a former Catholic nun and the author of books about Islam and Buddhism as well as Christianity, has no intention of making the idea of God... (Columbus Dispatch, Margaret Quamme).
- Karen Armstrong's "The Case for God"...
Knopf, 406 pp, $27.95 Cracking open "The Case for God" is like receiving an invitation to the grown-ups' table. ... (The Plain Dealer, cleveland.com, Karen R. Long). - Light shone on modern views of religion
By Karen Armstrong Jean Jacques Rousseau summed up religion by saying "God created man in his own image. And man, being a gentleman, returned the favour.... (Winnipeg Free Press, Bill Rambo).
Ripon College hopes interfaith meal, program will ...
Several Ripon College students from other traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, will explain the meaning of fasting in their... (Oshkosh Northwestern).
- Ripon College hosting interfaith meal, program
Several Ripon College students from other traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism, will also make presentations explaining the... (The Reporter).
Daily Planner: September 27
Ati Yoga, the joyful path of the Great Perfection teachings of Tibetan Buddhism.... (Enterprise-Record).
Evans: Bridging a big divide on Yom Kippur
... meditation and ecumenism while cheerily accepting and borrowing from other "wisdom traditions," from Buddhism to Sufism to Hinduism.... (Daily Camera, Clay Evans).
India needs a defense system beyond nuclear weapons
After some time, I found this technique was exactly described in Buddhism as Nirodha Smadhi (free from suffering)." "After some years, I learned the... (Australia.TO, John Hagelin, David Leffler).
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 ).
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).
India needs a defense system beyond nuclear weapons
After some time, I found this technique was exactly described in Buddhism as Nirodha Smadhi (free from suffering)." "After some years, I learned the... (Voxy, John Hagelin, David Leffler).
The origins of Christianity and Islam
Although this was more than 50 years ago I still remember the experience of studying the outlines of Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam as well as the works of... (Jamaica Gleaner).
Tibetan students savor freedom in United States
She and her family left Tibet in part because she was unable to receive an education in her language or freely practice her religion, Buddhism.... (Norwich Bulletin, Adam Bowles).
At UN, Sri Lanka's speech in near empty hall cheered by defense...
He said "our country is nourished by Buddhism." He spoke of opportunities for investors, tourism on Eastern beaches. Then the Asia Society's Executive Vice ... (Inner City Press, Matthew Russell Lee)
Sri Lanka life and Rupavahini
In this world of rush, speed, and noisiness late Bhikkhu Piyadassi of Vajirarama, Colombo in a booklet on "Buddhism" had written, “Music hath charms... (Sunday Times.lk).
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).
The crazy life of Courtney Love
Since then, she has rediscovered Buddhism, reclaimed all the friends who care about her, been compulsive with her music, and redirected her neurosis into... (Times Online).
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).
Architect of a new era
Buddhism and ideology refined his political thought. Until his overwhelming victory in 1956, the country was represented by Western-oriented leaders whose... (Sunday Observer).
Controversy over zoo statue
It is a symbol that has meaning not just in the Hindu culture, but also Buddhism and Janism. Even in Muslim countries [which were earlier part of India] one sees depictions of Ganesh in... (Calgary CTV).
Vehicles washed away near Trilokpur Temple in Himachal
PK Abdul Azis who has been kind enough to take personal interest in the matter. lc verma: Dear Sir, I wish Buddhism to spread by leaps and bounds in the... (Northern Voices Online).
Partitas old and recent
[37] Cage also attended, in late 1940s and early 1950s, DT Suzuki's lectures on Zen Buddhism, [38] and read the works of Ananda K. Coomaraswamy.... (Examiner.com).
Tibetans and Chinese in Sydney join together to protest...
In the case of Tibetan Buddhism, good examples of the unjust policies of the CCP were the destructions of 6000 monasteries, and the introduction of a law... (Tibetan Culture & News Online).
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).
Hot docs focus on Tibet, oil
And the other -- just in time for the Dalai Lama's visit to the city on Wednesday -- is Tibet and Buddhism. Today, the documentary Tibet in Song unspools at ... (Canoe.ca, Kevin Williamson).
Integrity Camp
This programme was introduced with the aim of passing on knowledge and understanding about moral principles within Buddhism.... (Pattaya People).
Religion calendar for Sept. 26, 2009
(237-8311) “Buddhism, Reason, and Common Sense”: Four-week seminar will run from 7:00 to 8:30 pm Wednesdays at White Lotus Dharma Center, 2740 SW 17th Circle... (Ocala).
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.... (Ventura County Star).
Sacred Hindu ritual performed for Michael Jackson in India
Founder of Buddhism Gautama Buddha also attained nirvana (enlightenment) in this town under a banyan tree (a tree from the original sapling still stands in... (Thaindian.com).
Debauchery, and the art of keeping the faith
And while Buddhism is considered an alcohol- and drug-free zone, the rules are a tad loosey-goosey. Though booze is considered a poison that dulls the mind... (Vancouver Sun, Shelley Fralic).
Bhutan: Like in a sanctified land
...and spirituality, as people in western Bhutan come together to honor Guru Rimpoche, the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan in the seventh century.... (Kuensel, Bhutan's National Newspaper).
In the Area (Sept. 26)
The workshop/retreat draws from the Vipassana tradition of Buddhism. Donations accepted. For more information call: (575) 388-4673 or email... (Silver City Sun News).
1.4 Million New Jersey Students to Learn About Sikhs
"Compare and contrast the tenets of various world religions (e.g., Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, and Toaism), their patterns... (PunjabNewsline.com).
Sports: Athletes with doubts retrained to think...
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson says his background in Zen Buddhism has influenced his coaching. Jackson says he has tried to teach his players how to... (Vancouver Sun).
On screen, with spirit: A match made in heaven
The movie can't possibly hope to communicate the deeper principles of Buddhism through any physical means, so like any movie – or any painting – that... (Vancouver Sun).
Crisis of ideological constructs or war for human rights
She blamed Ambedkar about why it took him so long to convert to Buddhism. Why does Ambedkar attack Marx and glorify Buddha. In the entire book... (MyNews.in).
