Buddhism

Sex Abuse Allegations Against Buddhist Monk Rock Famous Chinese Monastery

Beijing abbot Shi Xuecheng is a well-known religious leader in China.
By Gerry Shih, Associated Press

Rescued Thai Boys To Be Ordained As Novice Buddhist Monks

Eleven members of the Wild Boars soccer team had their heads shaved and donned white robes as part of the process.
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State Of Emergency Declared As Buddhist Mobs Target Muslims In Sri Lanka

President Maithripala Sirisena imposed a state of emergency for seven days, aiming to stop the violence from spreading to other parts of the country.
By Reuters

We’ve Been Here All Along

The exclusion of Asian and Asian American Buddhists from conversations on American Buddhism is cultural appropriation.
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Myanmar’s Myriad Challenges Don’t Excuse Toxic And Unfounded Racism Against Rohingya

The prevailing perception of the Rohingya as foreign and fundamentally not “Burmese” is misplaced.
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Environmental Destruction, Inequality And Loneliness. Why Capitalism Is Broken.

Albert Einstein's scribbled note on happiness is wisdom worth remembering.
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America Must Stand Up To China To Defend Human Rights In Tibet

The Panchen Lama has not been heard from since that day, more than 20 years ago, when he and his family were taken.
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The Spirituality of Protest

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This Buddhist Monk Can Help You Find Your Inner Zen

World-renowned Buddhist monk Thích Nhất Hạnh practices engagement in the world and everyday mindfulness. His students explained the basics of proper meditation to the creators of the upcoming film "Walk With Me."
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This Japanese Robot Is Programmed To Perform Buddhist Funeral Rites

The robot priest costs only 25 percent of a human priest.
By Megumi Lim/ Chehui Peh, Reuters