Himachal tribals donate funds for Leh victims
August 29th, 2010 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Aug 29 (IANS) Tribals of Himachal Pradesh have collected over Rs.3 lakh to rehabilitate people affected by the flashfloods in Leh in Jammu and Kashmir, an official said here Sunday.
Residents of ... Read more...
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China set to donate Rs.5.36 million to Tagore Museum in Kolkata
August 28th, 2010 - 7:07 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): China would reportedly donate 5.36 million rupees (116,500 dollars) for the establishment of a gallery on "Rabindranath and China" in Kolkata's Tagore Museum.According to Xinhua, an ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama says there is no gender bias in Buddhism
August 21st, 2010 - 7:16 pm ICT by ANI
By Prem ThakurLahaul (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 21(ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama said in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul district on Friday, there is no gender bias in Buddhism and nothing prevents a woman ... Read more...
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China has 23.05 million Christians
August 12th, 2010 - 4:53 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 12 (ANI): China's economic boom has also resulted in rise in number of Christians in the country that has hit a record 23.05 million in 2010, according to a ... Read more...
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One day I will win over the Chinese, says Dalai Lama
July 17th, 2010 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, July 17 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama has again expressed his firm belief that one day he would win over the Chinese leaders to gain genuine autonomy for the ... Read more...
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Monk arrested of filming naked women came to dip in holy water
June 30th, 2010 - 4:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 30 (ANI): A mucky Buddhist monk has been arrested for filming women who stripped off to wash in holy water at a temple in Cambodia.Net Khai, 37, is facing imprisonment ... Read more...
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Unesco unhappy with Mahabodhi temple
June 26th, 2010 - 2:27 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, June 26 (IANS) Eight years after the Mahabodhi temple in Bihar was declared a World Heritage Site, Unesco is unhappy with its management for flouting safety and maintenance guidelines.
"Unesco is ... Read more...
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Tibetan beauties showcase their talents in the Miss Tibet pageant
June 6th, 2010 - 10:08 pm ICT by ANI
Dharamsala, June 6 (ANI): The second day of the ongoing Miss Tibet pageant witnessed the talk and talent round take place here.The event, organized by the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama to visit Russia as a spiritual leader: Russian envoy
June 5th, 2010 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), June 5 (ANI): Russia's Ambassador to India Alexander Kadakin has said Tibetan leader Dalai Lama is expected to visit Russia as a spiritual leader and as a politician.Ambassador ... Read more...
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Music Album Releases On Buddha Preaching With Voice Of Sonu, Alka, Shankar
May 28th, 2010 - 9:14 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 28, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Buddha's preaching is now interpreted in the form of a music album by Rajesh Dabre and the album is titled "Buddha Hi Buddha Hai'. It is ... Read more...
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Buddha Purnima celebrated at Bodh Gaya
May 27th, 2010 - 1:19 pm ICT by IANS
Bodh Gaya (Bihar), May 27 (IANS) Hundreds of Buddhists from across the world Thursday celebrated Buddha Purnima, the day Lord Buddha was born, at Bodh Gaya in Bihar where he ... Read more...
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New Zealand Hindu Council faces flak for uniting other Indian religions
May 3rd, 2010 - 7:30 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, May 3 (ANI): The Hindu Council of New Zealand is facing allegations of trying to club the various Dharma religions (Sikhism, Buddhism, Taoism) under Hinduism.The council has organized a conference with ... Read more...
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Rajya Sabha adjourned over remarks against Ambedkar
April 30th, 2010 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice Friday over Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's alleged "unwarranted remarks" against Dalit icon B.R. Ambedkar, after a Congress member was ... Read more...
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‘The Buddha’ Shown On PBS
April 8th, 2010 - 7:33 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Apr 8, (THAINDIAN NEWS) David Grubin is a film director who has a tendency of making films on intense topics. He earlier made film for PBS like 'The Secret Life ... Read more...
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Festival of India in China will help build stronger bridges between both countries: Krishna
April 7th, 2010 - 8:02 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, April 7 (ANI): Visiting External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Wednesday said the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and China has got off to a good ... Read more...
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Hansika Follows Buddhism- Chanting for Peace and Wellness
April 6th, 2010 - 7:57 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 6, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Thrilling Football on Saturdays to Crazy photography, Evening with Friends to Morning Chants, our tinsel town actress is indeed enjoying her life to the most. Recently Hansika ... Read more...
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Vivek excited after meeting Dalai Lama
April 3rd, 2010 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi is excited after meeting spiritual leader Dalai Lama at an inter-faith conference at Rishikesh Saturday.
"So honoured and excited to meet and receive grace ... Read more...
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Sri Lankan author arrested ‘for offending ethnic Sinhalese Buddhists’
March 29th, 2010 - 4:36 pm ICT by ANI
Colombo, Mar 29(ANI): Sarah Malini Perera, a Sri Lankan author who has written two books about her conversion from Buddhism to Islam, has been arrested for apparently offending ethnic Sinhalese Buddhists.According ... Read more...
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Indian-origin economist hailed as messiah
March 25th, 2010 - 2:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 25 (IANS) A British economist of Indian origin has been left perplexed after being hailed by a cult as its "chosen one" who it believes was hiding in the Himalayas ... Read more...
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Guangzhou Asian Games to have service centre for various religions
March 23rd, 2010 - 4:33 pm ICT by ANI
Guangzhou (China), Mar 23(ANI): The Guangzhou Asian Games' will have a religious service centre, which will cater to the followers of different religions, when foreign participants arrive in the region for the ... Read more...
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Tiger Woods reveals how wife reacted over infidelity
March 22nd, 2010 - 4:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 22 (ANI): Tiger Woods has revealed in a television interview how his wife Elin Nordegren reacted when she discovered he had cheated on her."She was hurt, she was hurt, ... Read more...
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Online donation to Bodh Gaya temple begins
March 4th, 2010 - 3:42 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, March 4 (IANS) Online donations can now be made to Bodh Gaya's 1,500-year-old Mahabodhi Temple, Buddhism's holiest shrine.
"An online donation facility to the Mahabodhi Temple was introduced Wednesday," Bodh Gaya ... Read more...
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Thousands gather in Himachal to celebrate Buddhist fair
February 25th, 2010 - 12:50 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Feb 25 (IANS) Thousands of Buddhists from India and abroad have thronged to the Rewalsar lake in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district for the two-day Tsechu fair to commemorate the birth anniversary ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama’s take on Tiger Woods’ Buddhism, infidelity
February 22nd, 2010 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb. 22 (ANI): The Dalai Lama may have never heard of Tiger Woods and his famous "transgressions" but the spiritual leader appears to share similar views on Buddhism and infidelity.Woods, ... Read more...
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Tiger Woods says that he would renew his Buddhism faith
February 21st, 2010 - 1:11 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Florida, Feb 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Tiger Woods addressed the media yesterday, and expressed his heartfelt apology to his fans. He said that he is deeply sorry for his irresponsible selfish behavior ... Read more...
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17th Karmapa Lama holds dialogue on Lord Buddha’s teachings
February 19th, 2010 - 4:51 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Ogyen Trinley Dorje, the 17th Karmapa Lama delivered a discourse on the teachings of Lord Buddha here on Friday.Dorje is the highest Tibetan lama, whose authority ... Read more...
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Meet the Buddhist monk who wears Armani, enjoys female followers’ company
February 10th, 2010 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Feb 10 (AN): Geshe Michael Roach is not just any other Buddhist monk who wears saffron robe or remain celibate.The 57-year-old monk wears Armani suits, dances at Cielo, and enjoys ... Read more...
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Nalanda hosts global Buddhist meet
February 6th, 2010 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Feb 6 (IANS) A two-day international Buddhist conclave began Saturday in Bihar's Nalanda district, attended by hundreds of academics, monks as well as travel and tour operators.
Minister of State for ... Read more...
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Rare books on Islam, Buddhism a hit at South Asian stalls
February 3rd, 2010 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
By Shweta Srinivasan
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Works on Islam and Buddhism are a big hit at stalls put up by publishers from South Asian countries at the World Book Fair here. ... Read more...
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Two-day Buddhist conclave to begin in Bihar Saturday
February 3rd, 2010 - 3:54 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Feb 3 (IANS) Hundreds of Buddhist scholars, academicians, monks, travel and tour operators and media persons from across the world will attend a two-day international Buddhist conclave at Nalanda in Bihar ... Read more...
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MCCBCHST urges Malaysians not to speculate on religious identity of culprits
January 28th, 2010 - 2:40 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 28 (ANI): A non-profit interfaith organization has urged Malaysians not to speculate on the religious identity of the culprits behind the recent desecration of the mosques.The Malaysian Consultative Council ... Read more...
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53 percent Americans see Islam unfavourably
January 21st, 2010 - 4:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 21 (ANI): A survey has found a high level of anti-Muslim sentiment in the United States, with 53 percent Americans not being in favour of Islam.The Gallup poll also ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama says, peace of mind comes through religious faith
January 16th, 2010 - 3:03 pm ICT by ANI
Vadodara (Gujarat), Jan 16 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama emphasisng on Buddhism said attainment of peace of mind is possible through religious faith, and Buddhism could be one of the ... Read more...
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For monastery, American Buddhist monk displays rare snapshots
January 14th, 2010 - 4:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) A rare snapshot of the Dalai Lama standing on a mat with his hands folded is part of an exquisite collection of 20 black and white photographs ... Read more...
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Fox newsman irks Buddhists by advising Tiger Woods to embrace Christianity
January 5th, 2010 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan 5 (ANI): Fox newsman Brit Hume has angered Buddhists after saying that he wants Tiger Woods to convert to Christianity.Speaking on Fox News Sunday, he said that the ... Read more...
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