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Chinese Authorities Have Begun Large-Scale Demolition at Tibetan Buddhist Yarchen Gar

30 Jul 2019
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Alison Lesley

Yarchen Gar appeals have lead to physical abuse in the Sichuan region of China. As of mid-July, 2019, the Chinese authorities have demolished the former residencies of hundreds of nuns that lived...

Peaceful Protest by Hindus Demanding Temple Near 16th Century Mosque

26 Nov 2018
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C Barnett

Over 200,000 monks and Hindu activists gather at Ayodhya to bring attention to construction of temple. In 1992, Hindu extremists attacked and destroyed a mosque from the 16th century, which stood...

Rescued Thai Soccer Players Consider Becoming Buddhist Monks to Honor Navy SEAL

21 Jul 2018
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Nathan Glover

This action will be a tribute to Saman Kunan, the diver who died trying to save them. A few days . This entry to monkhood will be the children's tribute to the sole casualty in the daredevil rescue...

02 Mar 2017
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Kelly Frazier

U.N. condemns China over expulsions of Tibetans from Larung Gar and Yachen Gar along with other important religious enclaves located in the Tibetan region. They issued a sharp official rebuke to the Chinese...

In Japan You Can Order A Priest on Amazon

22 Sep 2016
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C Barnett

Rent a Buddhist monk online through Amazon in Japan. The days when technology and religion were at odds with each other are in the past now. In fact, today, religion is reaching out to the modern...

Buddhist Monks Rescue Plane Crash Victims Moments Before Plane Explodes

12 Aug 2016
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C Barnett

Monks honored as heroes after risking their lives to rescue victims of a plane crash. The Buddhist Monks have always been viewed by people as calm, peaceful and meditative. Perhaps their strong awareness...

100,000 Monks Gather at UFO-Like Temple

27 Apr 2016
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C Barnett

Monks stand before giant golden UFO-like Thai temple to receive alms. In a ceremony like no other, 100,000 monks gathered to receive alms in the magnificent and the humongous Wat Phra Dhammakaya,...

Buddhists Celebrate Magha Puja Day

22 Mar 2016
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Derek Welch

Traditions and history behind Magha Puja Day. Magha Puja is also known as the Full Moon Day. It is a Buddhist festival that is celebrated by Buddhists in various nations on the third lunar month to commemorate...

Chewy Spiced Crinkle Cookies for Christmas

22 Dec 2015
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WRN Editorial Staff

Inspired by Catholic traditions, these spiced chewy cookies are a mix between lebkuchen, pfeffernussen, and crinkle cookies. Christmastime for Catholics is not only a celebration of the birth of Jesus,...

Hoodie Monks, Use Hip Hop To Share Buddhist Wisdom

29 Nov 2015
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Nathan Glover

Priest Gomyo brings Buddhism to the world through hip hop. Could the introduction of hip hop in a Buddhist temple signify a new revolution in the Buddhism religion? One priest has it all. An American...