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WRN News from Around the Web: Pope Meets with Monk, RFRA Cuts Both Ways, “Mormon” not Appropriate, Conversion Therapy Ban, Chick-Fil-A Now in Trouble with Right, Dispensaries as Religions?

WRN News from Around the Web: Pope Meets with Monk, RFRA Cuts Both Ways, “Mormon” not Appropriate, Conversion Therapy Ban, Chick-Fil-A Now in Trouble with Right, Dispensaries as Religions?


clock icon 02 Dec 2019
author icon WRN Editorial Staff


Pope Meets With Buddhist Monk Pope Francis met with the Supreme Buddhist Patriarch Somdej Phra Maha Muneewong of Thailand late last month, on a four-day tour of Southeast Asia. The Pontiff called for inter-faith...

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Image of a Ghostly Hooded Monk Captured in the Ruins of Tintern Abbey

Image of a Ghostly Hooded Monk Captured in the Ruins of Tintern Abbey


clock icon 09 Aug 2018
author icon Derek Welch


The 19-year-old only saw the "phantom monk" in the picture after returning home. At 19, Rosie Boulton is an avid ghost and paranormal enthusiast, so much so that she would drive around every week...

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Fake Buddhist Monks Are Scamming Tourists


clock icon 30 Jun 2016
author icon Derek Welch


Aggressive panhandlers are posing as monks in major cities. How do you find a fake Buddhist monk, one might ask? Look for aggressive panhandlers with shaved heads and monk’s robes. These...

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Buddhist Monk Mummified and Covered In Gold


clock icon 03 May 2016
author icon Nathan Glover


Beloved Buddhist Monk Fu Hou was enshrined in gold and placed near the temple to be worshipped. A Chinese monk who breathed his last breath in 2012 was encased in gold leaf to be used as a shrine....

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250,000 Dollar Car Is the Focus of Investigation on Buddhist Monk

250,000 Dollar Car Is the Focus of Investigation on Buddhist Monk


clock icon 30 Mar 2016
author icon Kelly Frazier


90-year-old monk Thai Monk Somdet Chuang being investigated over vintage Mercedes-Benz. A classic 1953 Mercedes-Benz has become the focus point in a political battle that is going on in Thailand over...

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Christina Figueres Credits Buddhist Thich Nhat Hanh for Inspiring Climate Change Talks


clock icon 28 Jan 2016
author icon Gary Nguyen


Figueres says the teachings of Zen Master helped in Paris Climate Change negotiations A Buddhist monk and his counsel played an instrumental role in the Paris climate agreement, said Christina Figueres,...

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6 Types of Unique Religious Garments Explained

6 Types of Unique Religious Garments Explained


clock icon 21 Aug 2015
author icon Alison Lesley


Six Religions that have distinguishing dress codes and the symbolism behind them. It is quite difficult to identify an individual’s faith based on appearance alone. But for the heads or leaders...

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Shri Chitrabhanuji describes core concepts of Jain dharma in Forbes interview

Shri Chitrabhanuji describes core concepts of Jain dharma in Forbes interview


clock icon 08 May 2015
author icon WRN Editorial Staff


Prominent Jain Master Shri Chitrabhanuji was interviewed by Michael Tobias in 2012 for Forbes Magazine. In the interview, Chitrabhanuji speaks about human nature, simplicity, sustainability, life...

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These Rapping Buddhist Nuns Stun the World With Their Hip Hop Prayers

These Rapping Buddhist Nuns Stun the World With Their Hip Hop Prayers


clock icon 25 Jul 2014
author icon Emily Murdoch


This is not your typical Buddhist nun. When you picture Buddhist prayers, what comes to most people's minds is something very sedate, and very calm. There will probably be lots of sitting down, maybe...

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