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10 Biggest Controversial Religious Sites

30 Sep 2019
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Alison Lesley

These religious locations around the world cause tension and conflict. 1. Western Wall This wall, located near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, is historically part of an ancient temple. It has been...

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...

Dalai Lama Hospitalized with Chest Infection

10 Apr 2019
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Elisa Meyer

The 83-year-old Dalai Lama says his condition is stable and he's feeling better. Buddhist leader the in New Delhi on April 9 with a chest infection. An aide assured well-wishers and the media that...

Why Are Buddhists Scared About The Dalai Lama’s Health Problems?

23 Mar 2018
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C Barnett

The Dalai Lama Recently Canceled all His Foreign Travel The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama, has canceled all travel for the rest of the year. This has made Buddhists nervous. Representatives...

Dalai Lama Says Religion is Personal and Not to Use it as a Mobilization Tool

11 Jan 2018
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Nathan Glover

He appreciates India for its diversity the people on the basis of their religion. His Holiness made the remark speaking with reporters at the National Teachers Congress in response to being asked...

Chinese Government Acts To Limit Tibetan Religious Freedom

04 Sep 2017
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Derek Welch

China Creates Indoctrination Program to replace Buddhist Teachings The Chinese government has recently declared a ruling over a Tibetan Buddhism center. The ruling has rendered all authority from...

21 Apr 2017
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C Barnett

Ever since his speech against the occupation of Tibet during the '93 Oscars, the actor has seen a downward spiral in his popularity. Once one of the most sought after and loved actors in Hollywood,...

06 Apr 2017
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Derek Welch

Dalai Lama in Arunachal Pradesh , West Kameng district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India, to begin his 9-day visit to the state. This is only the third time the spiritual leader has set foot...

06 Mar 2017
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Nathan Glover

China warns India on Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, but Dalai Lama will not cancel visit. Despite warnings by China, China claims that Arunachal Pradesh is a part of Tibet, and as such...

26 Dec 2016
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Elisa Meyer

Documentary follows the 2,500-year history of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The Great Transmission is a documentary film that “explores the remarkable journeys Buddhist knowledge has made...