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Selecting the Tibetan Leader
Tenzin Gyatso, was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama when he identified the items the latter owned, exclaiming: "That's mine! That's mine!"
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The Heart Sutra: An Introduction
A brief introduction to the Heart Sutra, which is the distillation of Buddhist thought in approximately one page of text. Links to commentary and texts in many languages.
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Dalai Lama versus Dorje Shugden
The Western Shugden Society has alleged the Dalai Lama is enforcing a ban that puts spiritual freedom in jeopardy. Is His Holiness guilty of religious cleansing?
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Dalai Lama, My Son: A Mother's Story by Diki Tsering
The autobiography of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's late mother.
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The Dalai Lama and Universal Responsibility
The fourteenth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, has called for a new sense of "universal responsibility," moving individual consciousness away from self and toward others.
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August Kalachakra Initiation with the Dalai Lama
About Kalachakra Initiation to be offered this August in Bloomington, Indiana by His Holiness, the XIV Dalai Lama.
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Dalai Lama and Eating Disorders
The Dalai Lama visited Vancouver, Canada this weekend and shared his philosophy on cultivating happiness, which is a wonderful tool for recovery from eating disorders.
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Seven Years in Tibet Stars Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt portrays story of real life explorer Heinrich Harrer and the Dalai Lama during WWII years in Tibet, during the takeover of the peaceful culture by China.
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Book Review: Flight of the Hummingbird
Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas combines a traditional story about the power of individuals with inspiring encouragement from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Wangari Maathai.
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Formal or Informal Practice?
Considerations about a formal, guided practice of Buddhism.
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Imagine That
Imagine you're a jelly bean! Learn how beans, in the hands of my friends, helped me learn about non-separateness.
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Key Character Qualities in Buddhism and Taoism
Compassion, conscience, and integrity are examined from a perspective of Eastern spiritual philosophy. How can these core values be understood more effectively?
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Pilgrimage to India: Chapter One : Setting the Scene in Bodhgaya
Descriptions of Bodhgaya, setting for teachings by the Dalai Lama, December, 1999.
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Read the Label - Put It Back
Why our dollars should be kept out of the Chinese government and military's pockets.
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Samsara - Daily Irritations
Daily irritations which undermine serenity.
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The Younghusband Mission to Tibet
An introduction to the Yuonghusband mission to Tibet, which brought that country into the sphere of imperial politics.
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The Younghusband Mission to Tibet
An introduction to the Yuonghusband mission to Tibet, which brought that country into the sphere of imperial politics.
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Tibet On Fox
The recent coverage of the unrest in Tibet by Newscorp is another example of how Rupert Murdoch's media empire bends over backwards to support the Chinese Government.
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Tibetan Prayer Wheel, Sun Valley
Commemorating the Dalai Lama's "Healing Address" on the 4th anniversary of 9/11 in the United States, the Tibetan Prayer Wheel is a remembrance of His Holiness.
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Y2K THE ANCIENT WAY
Preparing for pilgrimage to India.
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Buddhism and Islam in China
Although Buddhism and Islam are two very different religions, their roles within China can be compared to one another when examining persecution.
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The Buddhist Society
The Buddhist Society was founded by Christmas Humphreys in 1924 and remains true to its original aim to publish and encourage the study of Buddhist principles.
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The Dorje Shugden Controversy
Dorje Shugden. Whether he's a good guy or a bad guy remains to be seen. Thousands of followers all over the world say he's a Buddha while others say he's an evil spirit.
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Indiana Jones and the Treasures of Middle-earth
A light-hearted romp through possible scenarios that Indiana Jones might face while looking for a Middle-earth artifact.
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Democracy in the Tibetan Diaspora
The Central Tibetan Administration in India has been trying to democratise the almost 200,000 Tibetans in exile since the 1960s. How successful has this process been?
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Beijing Olympics Arouse National Anxiety
With U S President George Bush & some world leaders refusing to fully boycott the Olympic Games, Friday's statement by President Hu Jintao hinted China remains concerned.
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Buddhism: Off the Mountain and Over the Ocean
Tibetan Buddhism enters the mainstream thought.
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Free Tibet Movement Continues
With the Olympic torch moving towards San Francisco, students and activists hold protests across the United States.
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God or Science, We Can Choose Both
The current debate between religion and science requires readers to pick a side, but why should they?
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Lobsang Rampa and The Third Eye
Lobsang Rampa was a fake Tibetan lama conjured up by Englishman Cyril Hoskins whose book, 'The Third Eye', was a bestseller
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Medicine Buddha
The Dalai Lama will give teachings in San Jose this May. He will give the Medicine Buddha empowerment May 20th. This article gives some background information on Medicine Buddha and describes personal experience visiting a Tibetan doctor.
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Medicine Buddha Sadhana, May 20, 2001
Report on Medicine Buddha Sadhana performed by the Dalai Lama recently in San Jose.
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Vajrayana Buddhism
An overview of Vajrayana Buddhism and its place in the universe of Buddhist traditions.
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China's Crackdown in Tibet
A look at China's crackdown in Tibet, a brief history of the disputed region and why it has taken the forthcoming Beijing Olympics to bring it to the world's attention.
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How to Be a Buddhist
Western culture is embracing Buddhism; but knowing how to begin can be confusing. These are a few references and resources to start following Buddha's path.
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Ven.Palden Gyatso-Background and 2000 USA/Canada Tour
Background on Ven. Palden Gyatso who endured 30 years of prison and torture from the Chinese, and who is now free and devotes himself to international human rights.
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An American Buddhist Pilgrimage
A brief portrait of an American Buddhist holy site near Fort Collins, Colorado.
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Bible Illuminated - The Book, New Testament
Bible Illuminated is a radical combination of modern photographic images and the American Bible Society's Good News Translation of the New Testament.
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Impermanence Revisited
Further thoughts on impermanence and quotations from Buddhist teachers.
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Meditation Changes the Brain
Neuroscientist Richard Davidson found that meditation has a profound and permanent impact on the brain, improving its capacities for awareness and happiness.
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Multi-talented Sean Choolburra
Sean is a comedian, rap singer, dancer, storyteller, actor and hip-hop didge player. He uses these gifts to take a lively look at his Aboriginal and Australian identity.
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Volunteer Vacation in India
Living among other cultures is one of the greatest privileges of traveling. By getting involved with the community, you'll find more than the average tourist.
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Year of the Pig Dumplings
2007 marks the Year of the Pig on the Chinese lunar calendar and that calls for lots of great food.
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A Mandala
How do you combine spirituality and art? One way is through the use of a "mandala" (sand painting). Mandalas can be as complex or as simple as each individual wishes theirs to be. Once used only for private sacred ceremonies by monks who were trained in all their symbolic applications, mandalas are now a remarkable "tool" to find relaxation, balance and the inner "self".
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Best Casting Award Reality TV-II
The all-time best casting award for reality television, as chosen by a film and television casting director. Will the winners surprise you?
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Celebrity Buddhists
In the past decade, it seems in the Western World (America especially!) Buddhism has really been claimed by many people.
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Acts of Kindness, Inspiring Quotes
A compilation of thirty inspirational quotes on the benefits of kindness. Add one to each day of a monthly calendar.
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Taking stock of the latest Prime Minister (plus a late-breaking news flash!)
After Paul Martin has headed the country for a quarter of a year, it's worth examining is admittedly less than stellar record as the country prepares to determine the new PM's electoral fate.
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World Economic Outlook 2009
Assessing the path to economic recovery, the challenges faced by Barack Obama, and how the current economic crisis threatens to dislocate international balances of power.
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Dissidents
China's recent jailing of four dissidents undercuts its signature of a UN Declaration protecting free speech.
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