Bodhi Ransom Green is one of the most famous and cutest celebrity kids whose parents wanted him to hide from the media, but they can’t keep their sugar pie a secret for long. Right after the paparazzi spotted Bodhi Ransom, he became an internet sensation in no time. Everyone from social media to the Hollywood […]
It won’t be wrong to call Chris the least problematic of all Hollywood Chriss. There’s still a lot you might not know about America’s favorite ass. Here is a list of very little known facts about Chris Evans: 1. Chris turned down the offer to play Captain America not once but twice. Because he struggled […]
OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other opinion content offer viewpoints on issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom reporters. Abortion restrictions recently enacted in Florida and other states are fueled by Christian right values. Alex Brandon PA When Florida imposed a 15-week abortion ban in April, the office […]
The radical imagination is a concept and an action. It is our ability to imagine the world as it might otherwise be. For us to practice this concept, we cannot do it alone. As individuals, we cannot daydream and call it an act of radical imagination, no matter how rare or atypical the thoughts are. […]
Unlike the first five Sikh gurus, who are remembered mostly for their spiritual insights, Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh guru, is also credited with leading the community towards militarization. Guru Hargobind was born on June 19, 1595 in Wadali, Amritsar. He was the only child of Guru Arjan Dev and Mata Ganga. At the tender […]
Ray Dirks and Manju Lohda come from different worlds. Dirks is a Mennonite Christian born in Abbotsford, British Columbia, who moved to Winnipeg in 1985, and Lohda is Hindu, born in India before immigrating to Canada about 30 years ago. But these different perspectives make the couple ideal co-authors of their new book. A world […]
The First Karmapa, Dusum Khyenpa The custom of reincarnation is a very ancient tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The very firstthe embodied lama in the Tibetan reincarnation story was Karmapa Pakshi. It wasrecognized as the reincarnation of Karmapa Dusum Kyenpa some eight hundred yearsfrom. From there, the custom of reincarnation spread like fire among the four […]
Although we know the story of how Alexander the Great reached the Indus Valley and befriended King Porus, few know the legacy his conquest would have on ancient India and Buddhism, otherwise known as Greco-Buddhism. It might seem that Greece and Buddhism seem to be completely independent, but ancient Greek thought and aesthetics actually had […]
In this series on minority religions, Tuesday’s column skimmed through some bizarre aspects. Today takes us more mainstream. Albert Einstein had this to say about Buddhism: “Buddhism has the characteristics of what one would expect of a cosmic religion for the future: it transcends a personal god, avoids dogma and theology. It covers both the […]
Lately Nupur Sharma, a 37-year-old poker superstar spokesperson for BJP, has caused such controversy that it has caused a big shake-up in the Muslim world, especially in the Middle East region, to such an extent that part of the Arab Muslim nations have withdrawn or suspended trade relations with India. The whole story not once […]
Commenting on the textbook revision exercise, the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Bengaluru, S. Japhet, said that “the wisdom of the Kannada language acquired over many thousands of years is being washed away in no time in the name of textbook revision”. He also said that textbooks should be about knowledge and facts. […]
(TibetanReview.net, Jun04’22) – On June 4, the Dalai Lama led a prayer ceremony for the Tibetan Buddhists’ holiest month of Saka Dawa, the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar on the full moon day of which the Buddha was born, attained enlightenment, and died. Earlier on June 1-2, the Dalai Lama delivered his introductory speech […]
Today, May 31, is Yoon Mirae’s 41st birthday! Let’s look at some fun facts about the iconic rapper to celebrate her special day! 1. She debuted four times (Photo: 한국경제)#HappyYoonMiraeDay: fun facts about iconic rapper Yoon Mirae! Yoon Mirae debuted in the group Uptown in 1997 when she was 16 years old. She was chosen […]
Professor Soraj Hongladarom from Chulalongkorn University. “Many of the new generation do not believe in Buddhism because of the improper conduct of some monks.” “I’m an atheist. Can I change the religion on my ID to be ‘no religion’?” These discussions are widely circulated on social media as more and more young people express doubts […]
There are many debatable arguments about the Prophet Muhammad and his marriages. Some traditional hadith sources state that Aisha was betrothed to Muhammad at age 6 or 7; other sources say she was 9 years old when she had a small wedding ceremony, but the date and her age at marriage and later consummation with […]
The day of Vesak, the anniversary of the birth of the Buddha, took place two weeks ago and at the Mohra Moradu Stupa in Taxila many pilgrims gathered and celebrated the birth, the date of enlightenment and the death, surprisingly all on the same date, of the great man. There is no need to recall […]
At Peninsuladailynews.com Famous American traveler, translator and author Bill Porter, who goes by the pen name Red Pine, has teamed up with Copper Canyon Press, a nonprofit poetry publisher, and Woody Creek Pictures, a film production company dedicated to improving the common good. , to create a feature-length documentary about his life and an anthology […]
Click here to support my teaching practice via Patreon. This is a recording of a lecture given on April 30, 2022, for the Toledo Buddhist Temple Practice Period, Celebrating Women in Buddhism, and for the Zen Obstacle Vine. The Ten Line Life Prolonging Kannon Sutra is a sutra/practice close to my heart and I was […]
(The conversation) — Is it digital buddhismwhich includes computer-assisted practices such as listening to podcasts and using meditation apps, authentic? Some scholars have argued that Digital Buddhism embodies Western appropriation and dilution of traditional Asian practices. Others like the Slovenian cultural critic Slavoj Zizek perceive it as embodying the spirit of late capitalism. Žižek argues […]
Fewer tourists are visiting the country. Are there any Nigerians there? We are working on this track. So far, here’s what we know. In a world where the internet and globalization have brought societies closer together, North Korea’s isolation is an example of what would have happened if there had never been progress. Fewer tourists […]
International Tea Day is celebrated by tea producing countries around the world. The tea that is loved by everyone is in high demand in the global market. Plus this healthy drink and all it adds to our society. There are people all over the world who start their day with a cup of tea. The […]
Nothing is permanent, everything is precious. Here is a selection of some events – ephemeral or not – at Tricycle and in the Buddhist world this week. Last Month’s Haiku Challenge Winning Poems As moderator Clark Strand notes, the winning and honorable mention haiku for the April challenge “captured the essential spirit of nature’s most […]
I often gave courses on Christian history and on global/world Christianity. There is one resource that I found extremely useful, and it has the virtue of being a quick read. I offer it here in the hope that it might be of practical use. In a short time, this is perhaps the clearest explanation of […]
by Amanda Ong Charles Johnson, former professor emeritus of English at the University of Washington, recently published his latest book The Eightfold Patha graphic novel with co-author Steven Barnes and illustrator Bryan Christopher Moss. The Eightfold Path is an anthology of interconnected Afrofuturistic parables inspired by the teachings of the Buddha. It crosses media, stories, […]
Amitabh Bachchan – the name does not need to be presented. The legendary actor has often been touted as the man with the Midas touch and is synonymous with hard work, perfection and success. During his career spanning more than five decades, Amitabh Bachchan gave several iconic films and proved his mettle time and time […]
fell nearly 8% in their market debut on Tuesday, despite the country’s biggest-ever IPO being oversubscribed at the top of the price range. The government raised about $2.7 billion by selling a 3.5% stake in the state-owned company which controls the majority of the market. The listing comes as India’s IPO market slows, with first-quarter […]
The complainant had alleged that the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) had not hired candidates for people with disabilities (PwDs) since 2008 The complainant had alleged that the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) had not hired candidates for people with disabilities (PwDs) since 2008 : Acting on a complaint from a visiting professor, […]
From a Kolkata nightclub to the world stage, Louiz Banks is a pioneer of jazz in India. Now, at 81, he can’t wait to return to an old role From a Kolkata nightclub to the world stage, Louiz Banks is a pioneer of jazz in India. Now, at 81, he can’t wait to return to […]
Everyone wants to have a successful career, but how do you know the stars are in your favor? As we all know, there are 12 zodiac signs and each sign has its own characteristics. With a new day comes new energy. Read today’s astrological prediction to find out what’s in your store today. Horoscope for […]
BUDDHA PURNIMA 2022: Buddhism was founded by Lord Buddha around the 6th century BCE. It started in India but is now practiced by many countries including Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Nepal, Tibet, China and Japan. The Buddha is said to have been born as Siddhartha Gautama into the royal family of a small Lumbini kingdom […]
When a total lunar eclipse takes place, putting the moon entirely on the periphery of the Earth and the darkest part of its shadow, this phenomenon is called a blood moon because the wheat-white color of the moon changes to red or darker brown. Sometimes known as the Flower Moon or Super Blood Moon Flower, […]
If you can’t help but feel happy in front of a bush filled with these unmistakable vibrant pom poms in purple, pink and blue, we’ve got you covered. Hydrangeas are some of the most beautiful flowers in the world and with over 75 species there is a variety to suit every gardener’s taste. Whether you’re […]
Damon Dominique is in his solo period. Over the past nine years, the 30-year-old American polyglot has made travel more ambitious, affordable and accessible – first, as one half of YouTuber duo Damon and Jo, and now as a multi-hyphenate based in Paris expanding her reach as one of the internet’s most relevant travel and […]
In 2022, billions of people will be able to see two total lunar eclipses, dazzling meteor showers and many other celestial events. The very first lunar eclipse of the year will take place on Monday, May 16. The Moon will move into Earth’s shadow at 10:10 p.m. EDT on May 15 and at 7:40 a.m. […]
New Delhi: Steven Paul Jobs, popularly known as Steve Jobs, is widely recognized as a pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s, alongside his first business partner and co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak. However, there are many little-known things about Jobs that continue to surprise me.Also Read – Apple and Samsung […]
(The Conversation) — The leaked draft of Judge Samuel Alito’s opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organizationwho sent shock waves across the United States, indicates that a majority of Supreme Court justices will likely overturn the constitutional right to abortion granted in Roe vs. Wade. Using unusually harsh language, Alito said that “Roe and […]
How often do you hear someone throw negative comments about the state of marriage today? For instance: “Half of marriages end in divorce.” “The pandemic has been brutal on weddings.” “Divorce has been increasing for years.” “The faithful don’t do better at marriage.” Most common misconceptions about marriage today are depressing – and yet most […]
Joyful Terung 🍆 appreciation day everyone! 🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉 uhn tss uhn tss uhn tss. Tenor gif. Well not really. World eggplant day 🍆 actually seems to be the August 17 every year, but we just can’t wait, because we at Cilisos adore this divine 🍆 so much. So much. How we cry for joy at her […]
May 8, 2022 12:37 p.m. ET Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto Matthew Hennessey’s editorial “An Econ Lesson From a Science Teacher” (April 26), adapted from his new book “Visible Hand”, happily demonstrates how educators can influence our personal sense of economics. In contrast, my 1974 high school science and math teachers banded together to offer a course […]
Buddhism may not be the first topic listeners think of when listening to Scottish band Belle and Sebastian’s new album A bit of precedent (Matador Records), released today. But a discerning ear will pick up references to past lives, endless Renaissanceuniversal compassionand impermanence. (Read the album title again.) Tricycle sat down with Stuart Murdoch, the […]
Two hours and 50 minutes to be exact. It’s not uncommon for the first cut of a movie, but Everywhere the editor, Paul Rogers, gave an overview of how he reduced the execution time: “In general, I think there are a lot of moments where you think, ‘God, this moment is so good, but it […]
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just noisemakers Just a bunch of noisemakers whose public demonstrations in Ottawa were looking for a real cause of protest. Maybe some well-meaning person will create a GoFundMe page to ferry these folks to Moscow, where they’ll find all the freedom-focused causes to choose from for more protests. Of course, we may not see any […]
On April 26, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs was asked to comment on a statement by the US State Department statement urging China to reveal the whereabouts of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima. On May 14, 1995, six-year-old Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was named the 11th Panchen Lama by the 14th Dalai Lama, Tibet’s highest spiritual leader […]
MANILA (Reuters) – The son of late Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos claimed victory in the presidential election on Wednesday, vowing to be a leader “for all Filipinos”, his spokesman said. With an initial count almost complete, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, popularly known as “Bongbong”, won over 56% of the vote and more than double the tally […]
Getty Images My family may not have had a surplus of money while I was growing up, but what we lacked in finances was made up for in love. My parents valued education and we grew up not wondering if we would go to college, but or we would go. Four children in the family […]
Inconceivable is the beginning of this samsara. One must not discern the first beginning of beings who, obstructed by ignorance and trapped by greed, rush and hasten through this round of rebirth. . . . Thus have you long suffered suffering, suffered torment, suffered misfortune, and filled the cemeteries. Long enough to be dissatisfied with […]
Asian culture is unique. From the different New Years to water festivals and zodiacs, there is so much to discover. There is no doubt that Asia is a continent where cultural wealth is abundant. And it is this same diversity that fascinates millions of people around the world. It is therefore no wonder that many […]
Letter to the Editor April 29, 2022 Dear Editor: As state legislatures across the country consider — and pass — new laws targeting members of the LGBTQ community, there are two inconvenient truths evangelical Christians should consider: First, the preponderance of evidence regarding sexual relations orientation is that it’s a matter of birth and biology, […]
Since early April, health officials around the world have been on high alert for healthy young children suddenly developing serious cases of hepatitis with no known cause. According to the latest estimates from the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), there are at least 194 probable and […]
Dwight David Howard is 6ft 10in and weighs 120kg, is one of the best players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. Dwight David started his professional career in 2004. Howard’s first NBA team was Orlando Magic. He played for 8 years in Orlando […]
Buddhism in Afghanistan: beginning of growth and decline BUDDHISM, a religion of Indian origin, developed in the Indian subcontinent centuries after the death of Gautam Buddha, when he gained the protection and promotion of Mauryan King Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. The third emperor of the kingdom first conquered modern Afghanistan and with it […]
Although there is anecdotal evidence that sexual activity may help relieve headaches in some people, there is very little scientific evidence to support this idea. Indeed, some evidence suggests that having sex can cause headaches in a small number of people and can make existing headaches worse in others. This article describes whether sex can […]
At vienna.usmission.gov The substance of the three Pure Land sutras is the Name We know that the three pure land sutras, namely the Infinite Life Sutrathe sutra of contemplationand the Amitabha Sutra-are the main sutras of the Pure Land school. However, not everyone is aware of the substance or central theme of these texts. From […]
“If you see the Buddha, kill him,” say the Buddhists. What a strange thing for people to talk about their beloved teacher! Of course, they do not refer to Gautama himself, since this enlightened one died thousands of years ago. So what does this saying mean? Image by Donations Welcome from Pixabay Religions, philosophies and […]
This list could be called a pet peeve, but in reality it is a list of things that annoy rather than interest the audience listening to a sermon or lecture. If you want to To irritate your audience and get them to disconnect as soon as possible, you can ignore this message. If, on the […]
It would be entirely appropriate for a college professor to assume that students know that a tree is alive and a rock is not. Or would it be? ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW Tibetan monks at Sera Jey Monastery in Mysore, India learn about the use of microscopes for the first time. Courtesy of Dan Pierce, […]
Hate and bigotry feed off each other. They sprout and flourish on a toxic regime of divisive and schismatic ideologies and polarizing beliefs that discriminate against human beings on the basis of color, region, gender, creed – and divide them between believers and unbelievers – pitting the elect against idolaters. . ‘Call to hate‘ by […]
It may or may not surprise you, but many of the things we do today without a second thought are deeply rooted in folklore – what you might consider “old wives’ tales”. These superstitions often play on the deeply religious and spiritual beliefs of the time and country from which they originate. It seems that […]
At skepticspath.org Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, 78, has announced that she will no longer conduct in-person teachings and lectures. It will still offer a monthly Q&A for the public, which will be recorded and posted online. A separate announcement made it clear that Palmo is in good health and will continue his activities at Dongyu Gatsal […]
April 20, 2022 by Cassilda Lee 2 Minimum reading This year, Vesak Day is May 15 – in case you’re not quite sure why you’re getting another public holiday in Singapore! Here are some facts and figures about this important Buddhist holiday. #1 The day of Vesak is the most important day of the Buddhist […]
Newfrom Japan Company April 19, 2022 Tokyo, April 19 (Jiji Press) — Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, efforts to stimulate people’s interest in the Ukrainian language are spreading online in Japan. Nataliya Gudziy, a Ukrainian musician from Tokyo who plays the bandura, a folk instrument, has been posting about the language on Twitter daily […]
Everyone has a set of personal beliefs that determine their actions. Although we are supposed to respect each other’s beliefs, it is difficult to accept the unpleasant impact caused by certain beliefs. One such belief of people that has worried me for a long time is the burning of incense sticks and the lighting of […]
The Washington DC Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dominates part of the Capital Ring Road. (LDS Media Library) *** A truly impressive project was done for the Primary children in my ward today by Joseph Vancott, with whom—and this may be my only shot at fame—I served for a time […]
ST. GEORGE- Late Friday morning, more than 150 believers gathered at Sandtown Park in St. George for the annual Stations of the Cross event for the first time since 2019. At the 2022 Stations of the Cross Interfaith Event held on Good Friday in St. George, Utah on April 19, 2022 | Photo by Mori […]
BIRTHDAY OF DR AMBEDKAR: Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar has given India the greatest asset which has helped our country to become a thriving democracy. The chief architect of our constitution, Dr. BR Ambedkar has also been the standard bearer for Dalit activism in India, giving voice to the nation’s unknown masses. READ ALSO : […]
Ambedkar Jayanti 2022: Dr. BR Ambedkar’s birthday is observed on April 14 and is also known as Ambedkar Jayanti or Bhim Jayanti. He is considered the main national builder of our country. Dr Ambedkar’s 131st birthday is celebrated today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar and said he had made indelible […]
Image source: TWITTER/@MOGERJAYANTI Some interesting facts about the life of Dr BR Ambedkar Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, born April 14, 1891, was an Indian jurist, economist and Dalit leader who headed the drafting committee of India’s constitution. Ambedkar served as Minister of Law and Justice in Jawaharlal Nehru’s first cabinet and inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement […]
First published April 14, 2022 at 10:05 a.m. IST Ambedkar was an Indian lawyer, social reformer and economist who was the main author of the Indian Constitution. He is also considered the “father of the Indian constitution”. Here are some lesser known facts about him. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, often known as Babasaheb Ambedkar or BR […]
“Seeing is believing” is one of the most familiar chestnuts. But what if it’s wrong? What if we actually see what we have already decided to believe? Recently I listened to a podcast again from 2021, an interview with Michael Guillen on “The Profile”, from UK’s Premier Christian Radio. (See tinyurl.com/2p975yxk.) Guillen — a former […]
When I was 21, I was first exposed to faith teaching, and I liked what I heard. I had been seeking God for several years and had found real treasure in the Holy Spirit, but teaching faith helped me put ideas into place in a way that made sense of my many questions. She systematized […]
But the religious information service Jack Jenkins tweets that Jackson will be “the only current Supreme Court Justice who *publicly* identifies as a Protestant.” “Gorsuch attended an Episcopal Church before joining SCOTUS,” says Jenkins, “but grew up Catholic and how he personally identifies is unclear.” 3. Jackson “put his religious faith front and center – […]
Born on April 9, 1954, Jairam Ramesh is an Indian economist, historian and politician belonging to the Indian National Congress. He is a Member of Parliament representing the State of Karnataka in the Rajya Sabha. Born to CK Ramesh and Sridevi, Jairam considers himself a practicing Hindu with rooted Buddhism and calls himself a ‘Hind-Budh’. […]
(RNS) – The April General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is historically the time of year the denomination releases its statistical reports on membership, missionary service and new temples for the previous year. In this year’s report on 2021 data, a key finding is that, as expected, COVID-19 has put […]
The four views experienced by Guatama Siddhartha underlie all Buddhist teachings. According to the story, Siddhartha (or as he came to be known, Buddha) lived a luxurious existence until the day he left his palace and “in quick succession met a young child full of energy and joy, followed by an old and a decrepit […]
In an open letter, Father Philip Bochanski, Executive Director of Courage International, implores Cardinals Jean-Claude Hollerich and Reinhard Marx: “Your Eminences, please be faithful to your oath. Editor’s note: Two of Europe’s most influential Catholic prelates have publicly pleaded in recent months for the Church to change its teaching on homosexuality. In February, the Jesuit […]
During congressional hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) questioned the judge’s views on critical race theory. He used several books used by Georgetown Day School, a prep school where Jackson serves as an administrator, as examples of what he claimed were exaggerated instances of indoctrination of children with […]
As the main protagonist of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Aang’s character development was carefully constructed by creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino. There was no lack of specificity or depth, and in fact, there are plenty of subtle details that might have escaped less eagle-eyed viewers. Related: 10 Quotes That Show Aang’s Innocence In […]
Your beliefs about a place have a big impact on your behavior when you are there. For example, if you see a place as a battlefield, you are nervous and ready to fight. If you see a place as a playground, you are playing. You feel well. You make friends. What if you see the […]
Here is an overview of Myanmar, a Southeast Asian country formerly known as Burma. Population: 57,069,099 (July 2021 est.) Ethnic groups: Burmese 68%, Shan 9%, Karen 7%, Rakhine 4%, Chinese 3%, Indian 2%, Mon 2%, other 5% Unemployment: 4% (2017 estimate) Myanmar shares borders with China, India, Laos, Bangladesh and Thailand. The United States still […]
March 28, 2022, 09:52 Patrick Swayze was one of the biggest Hollywood stars of the 1980s and 1990s. Image: Getty By Thomas Curtis Horsfall Actor, singer, dancer, gymnast and versatile idol, Patrick Swayze had it all. Here’s everything you need to know about the Hollywood star: Who is Patrick Swayze? Demi Moore is kissed by […]
In August 2015, Professor Sohan Modak wrote a heartfelt post on social media about his mentors. “All were good, unassuming, never greedy for power or prize, but bitten by the virus of the quest for the unknown,” the post read. Today, messages pouring in after his passing on March 23 highlight not only his contribution […]
Journal of Health Psychology (2022). DOI: 10.1177/13591053221082770″ width=”406″ height=”530″/> Figure 1. (a) Analytical model of the structural equation model for the longitudinal influenza vaccine model and (b) Analytical model of the structural equation model for the longitudinal MMR and HPV vaccine models. The wave in which the variables are collected is indicated at the bottom […]
Among the many interesting bills that are displayed on random walls in the alleyways of Colombo, one particular type stands out for any traveler with a connection to Kerala or India. Some self-proclaimed healers and magicians offer something called Malayali Gurukam or Malayalam Gurukam. It is a form of witchcraft that is used in some […]
According to a new study, strong philosophical and moral beliefs associated with many religions may contribute to vaccine hesitancy and reduce vaccination rates. Researchers from four universities, including the University of Michigan, examined attitudes and behaviors for three vaccines: influenza, measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), and human papillomavirus (HPV). They wanted to know more about the relationship with […]
After a nine-day trip, Kolodii got back on her feet and gave online classes to her political science undergraduate students. ― Image via Unsplash PETALING JAYA, March 22 ― A dedicated teacher has resumed her online lessons two days after embarking on a nine-day trip from Ukraine to the UK to escape Russian invaders. To […]
Dr. Anthony Annett often refers to the teachings of popes, including Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si. (Image credit: Twitter) Virtue and economy go hand in hand in the work of Anthony Annett. In an era that has not outgrown neoliberal economics and the skyrocketing inequality of recent years, this is radical thinking. Annett recently published […]
Among the many interesting bills that are displayed on random walls in the alleyways of Colombo, one particular type stands out for any traveler with a connection to Kerala or India. Some self-proclaimed healers and magicians offer something called Malayali Gurukam Where Malayalam Gurukam. It is a form of witchcraft that is used in some […]
The recently published book “Developing Mindfulness in Young Children” is a timely addition to educating our next generations to be responsible citizens in an increasingly anxious and uncertain world torn apart by hate and violence. The author Shanti Hyacinth Senadeera is a Sri Lankan born Australian early childhood education teacher with 35 years of experience […]
Once Richard Gere decided to pursue his acting career in college, he started running. With over 60 film and television credits, the Golden Globe winner has gained notoriety for his range in every role he’s played. Fans of the star might be shocked to learn some startling facts about her. Richard, born in 1949, earned […]
When I was 21, I was first exposed to faith teaching, and I liked what I heard. I had been seeking God for several years and had found real treasure in the Holy Spirit, but teaching faith helped me put ideas into place in a way that made sense of my many questions. He systematized […]
After Russian President Vladimir Putin’s army invaded Ukraine on February 24, the Center for Orthodox Christian Studies at Fordham University in the United States released a statement in multiple languages that has up to has been signed by over 500 church leaders, many of them in various Orthodox languages. religious denominations around the world, which […]
In my previous post, Part 1 of this topic, I quoted at length from the recent “A Statement on the ‘Russian World’ (Ruski Mir) Teaching. Signed by more than 500 church leaders around the world, it condemns the growing teaching called “Russian World” in which people like Russian President Vladimir Putin call for the formation […]
Belief is a connection, a wish, a meaning-creating magic that bridges the gap between the world as it is and the world as we hope it could be. Over the past four years, I’ve spent a lot of time immersing myself in other people’s lives, listening to their innermost convictions – their certainties in the […]
Mount Everest attracts the attention of people around the world as the highest peak on the planet, and these facts make it even more fascinating. The world is full of many natural wonders. Mountains are one of those wonders and Mount Everest is well known around the world for the size and difficulty of its […]
Coinciding with International Women’s Day on March 8, the International Women’s Meditation Center Foundation (IWMCF) announced its annual awards for outstanding women in Buddhism from its headquarters in Rayong, Thailand. This year, 20 women, including lay people and monks from around the world, have been honored with these awards. The full list of recipients and […]
OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other opinion content provide insights into issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom reporters. People walk the artistic ‘Path to the Cross’ at Modesto’s Church of the Redeemer. Joan Barnett Lee [email protected] In my religious studies classes, students are encouraged to read about […]
In the prologue of The believer: encounters with the beginning, the end and our place in the middleSarah Krasnostein tells us that what drove her to pursue the following six profiles was a need “to understand them, these people I found unfathomable, attached to faith in ideas that went against the tide of more accepted […]
Director Vivek Agnihotri, who promised to expose film critic Anupama Chopra in his tweets, came up with shocking facts against her in a YouTube video. Vivek, who delivered “The Tashkent Files” in 2019 and asked the uncomfortable question of “Who Killed Shastri”, is now ready to tell the horrific story of the year 1990. Vivek […]
Last year we read reports from one of the major archaeological discoveries of recent years, Musi River, Sumatra. Very rich finds of luxury items, especially gold, suggest that we are dealing with the lost capital of a long forgotten empire. Srivijaya was a mighty merchant trading empire of the seas, a thalassocracy, which controlled the […]
Fear and distress reign. Although less reported, some developments bring peace and happiness to people’s lives. One such development is the spread of Gautama the Buddha’s ancient teaching of compassion and wisdom in the world today. The Buddha is believed to have lived from around 563 BCE to 483 BCE in India. Mindfulness meditation, which […]
In film and television, historical dramas have never gone out of style. Fans of period dramas, both in Korea and abroad, enjoy being transported to another era and experiencing the stories that swept away – or were set in motion by – our ancestors. Some watch to see how the present compares to the past. […]
Map Explained: Key Facts About Ukraine The modern state of Ukraine was formed nearly 30 years ago after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Since then, the country has often made headlines due to political instability and the imminent threat of a Russian invasion. In the graphic map above, we look at Ukraine […]
By Dr. Asoka Bandarage The writer, a scholar and practitioner, has taught at Yale, Brandeis, Mount Holyoke (where she was tenured), Georgetown, American and other universities, and colleges in the United States and abroad. COLOMBO (IDN) — Fear and distress reign. Although less reported, some developments bring peace and happiness to people’s lives. One such […]
The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the recruitment competition schedule for the post of non-teaching staff. In accordance with the notification, the computer-based test (online exam) will take place from March 8 to 13, 2022. Candidates can check the schedule available on the official website navodaya.gov.in. NVS will soon publish the link for the […]
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Choedon was arrested earlier this month and has not been seen since A university student was detained in central Tibet. Chinese authorities in Riwoche County arrested Choedon (ཆོས་སྒྲོན།) on February 13 and she has not been seen since. Choedon is from the village of Yamda (ཡམ་མདའ་སྡེ་བ།) in Riwoche County (རི་བོ་ཆེ།). Although authorities have not released […]
Choedon A university student was detained in central Tibet. Chinese authorities in Riwoche County arrested Choedon (ཆོས་སྒྲོན།) on February 13 and she has not been seen since. Choedon is from the village of Yamda (ཡམ་མདའ་སྡེ་བ།) in Riwoche County (རི་བོ་ཆེ།). Although authorities have not released the official reason for her arrest, Choedon’s family believe it was […]
March is National Nutrition Month – Celebrate a World of Flavors National Nutrition Month® was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and takes place each year in March. The theme for 2022 is Celebrate a World of Flavors, which aims to embrace global cultures, cuisines and inclusion. Here’s a look at five of […]
Ngak’chang Rinpoche and Khandro Déchen, lineage holders and leading lamas of the Aro gTér tradition of the Nyingma school of Vajrayana Buddhism, will host an online teaching on the inner astrology of Khyungchen Aro Lingma on March 1, titled: ” Oxen Become Tigers – Essential Astrological Teachings on Transit Time of Aro gTér The webinar […]
Accommodation on North American Headquarters of His Holiness’ Personal Monastery the Dalai Lama, Ithaca’s south hill is no stranger to Buddhism. Also located on South Hill, Ithaca College has introduced a new course called “Searching for the Buddha” in an effort to educate its students about Buddhism. The course is currently offered on Tuesdays and […]
Blink-182 are a punk rock band from California, formed on August 2, 1992 as a pop-punk band, and are considered one of the pioneers of the genre, as well as one of the bands that contributed to the massive success genre in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Cheshire Cat was the name of the […]
(The Conversation) — In America, the demographic circumstances of the birth of a child shaping academic success. Sociologists have spent decades studying how factors beyond students’ control, including race, richness and Postal code from their parents – affect their studies Opportunities and success. But an often overlooked demographic factor is religion. The United States is […]
I grew up in a Christian family and studied Christian theology. I also studied Islam at university. For five years, I have lived between Melbourne and Lahore in Pakistan. In Lahore, I taught a subject called “world religions” at a Muslim university. I named my course “The Wisdom of the World’s Religions” and it covers […]
Javanese folklore contains the story of a late 4th century Hindu king named Vadhaka who converted to Buddhism. According to legend, one night Vadhaka’s mother dreamed of a holy man coming to Java on a flying boat. The very next day, a Kashmiri monk named Gunavarman reached the shores of the island. Upon Gunavarman’s arrival, […]
That’s it, friends, get ready. The first train to use the new tracks between San Bernardino and Redlands will pass through the city on Wednesday, Feb. 16, but it won’t be one of the new fuel-efficient diesel multiple units for the upcoming Arrow service. UPDATE: Metrolink train tests San Bernardino-Redlands line for the first time […]
through Aabid Mushtaq and Tajamul Islam The official decree, which limits the wearing of hijab within the colleges in no way justifies that the conduct of hijab tends to undermine public order, good morals and health. Kashmiri women participating in the Baby Show held in Srinagar on September 25, 1949, during the National Conference meeting. […]
Fact #1: The word Islam literally means peace and submission, peace with mankind and submission to the edicts of God. There are two concepts here: duty to God and rights to other human beings regardless of race, religion or color. Muslims have a duty to do good to others and to sacrifice their own interests […]
The Concordia Choir, from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, will perform at 7 p.m. on March 3 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Redlands as part of their 2022 Southwest Tour. The choir’s repertoire ranges from the music of JS Bach and Renaissance motets to contemporary choral works and arrangements of familiar hymns. Tickets are $20 […]
Ask people what they know about Buddhists, especially people who have never met Buddhists, and you’ll probably get a few simple answers: They’re peaceful. They are nice. They are super cool. They don’t drink. And they don’t eat meat. Alas, there is no practice, religious or otherwise, guaranteed to make you any of these things. […]
Happy Birthday Rahul Roy: An Indian film actor, who works in Bollywood films. He shot to fame right from his debut in Mahesh Bhatt’s hit production Aashiqui (1990), where he was aided by the music of Nadeem Shravan, with the voice of Kumar Sanu. His most famous hits include “Tu Meri Zindagi Hai”, “Ab Tere […]
OWhen the news of Thich Nhat Hanh’s death spread around the world, I saw many more people than I could have imagined saying how he had affected them, through a conference, a book, a retreat , an idea, an example. It was a reminder of the huge impact Buddhism has had in the West as […]