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Buddhism’s holiest site erupts in protests over Hindu ‘control’ of shrine
Buddhists across the country have joined protests after monks at the Mahabodhi Temple were forcibly removed by police.
Suburban Buddhist temple launches fundraiser for Myanmar earthquake victims
The Burmese Buddhist Association in Elmhurst is collecting monetary donations to be sent to Myanmar, where a 7.7 magnitude ...
Murderer Executed with Nitrogen Gas in Method That Infringed on His Buddhist Breathing, Meditation Practice: Attorney
Jessie Hoffman Jr., 46, was put to death in Louisiana for the nearly three-decade old murder of Mary 'Molly' Elliott.
SCOTUSblog10d
Justices allow Louisiana to execute Buddhist over religious freedom claim
A divided Supreme Court declined to block the execution of Jessie Hoffman, who was put to death on Tuesday night in Louisiana. Four justices would have put Hoffman’s execution on hold – one short of ...
What ‘The White Lotus’ gets wrong about the meaning and goals of common Buddhist practices
Contrary to popular Western beliefs about Buddhist meditation, it is not viewed as a secular practice. Thai Buddhists believe that meditation is a meritorious activity, helping them not only to ...
China Daily3d
Reincarnation of living Buddhas managed based on clear rules in Xizang: white paper
The central government and governments at all levels in Xizang autonomous region strictly follow the Measures on the ...
South Korea's centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins following unprecedented wildfires
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts ...
People's Daily Online3d
Freedom of religious belief effectively safeguarded in Xizang: white paper
LHASA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Lawful religious activities are under effective protection, and every effort is made to satisfy the religious needs of believers in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous ...