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South Korea marks Buddhist holiday amidst scandal
World NowSEOUL -- South Korea marked a holiday honoring Buddha's birthday with services in 20,000 temples across the country amidst a scandal over the behavior of monks who had been filmed gambling, drinking and smoking in a hotel suite. About 22% of South Korea's... -
In Indonesia, watching the sun rise with 504 Buddhas
Four a.m. is a terrible time of day, too late for night owls, too early for early risers. The exception is 4 a.m. at Borobudur, waiting for the sun to rise over the Kedu Plain in central Java with 504 figures of Buddha.
The temple is one of three great...Tags: Religion and Belief, Asia, Indonesia, Hinduism, Arts
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Confessions of a recovering 'stupid male'
Is it possible to transform from a self-centered, immature, angry man into a more open, loving, communicative husband? For Mike Love, the author of "Confessions of a Recovering Stupid Male: Creating Loving Relationships That Will Last a Lifetime"...Tags: Dalai Lama, Religion and Belief, Abusive Behavior, Movies, Entertainment
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Eccentrics, dreamers and seekers flock to Crestone, Colo.
Special to the Los Angeles TimesFor thousands of years, the high, arid San Luis Valley has spawned tales of the strange and the fantastic. Native Americans called it the Bloodless Valley, setting aside their weapons as they made vision quests up sacred Blanca Peak, the great sentinel...Tags: Native Americans, Tourism and Leisure, Health, Human Interest, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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A healthy dose of American history
Special to the Los Angeles TimesPaul Revere was captured on April 18, 1775, before he could warn the residents of Concord, Mass., that the British were coming. (He did make it to Lexington, Mass.) No Revolutionary War battle was ever fought at Valley Forge, Pa., even though Gen. George...Tags: Hotels and Accommodations, Dalai Lama, Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Politics
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An atheist says reverend lacks empathy
I believe the Rev. Bryan Griem was too hard on atheists in the “In Theory” section on Feb. 19 titled “Should the military test spirituality?” He suggested they shouldn't write in the section at all. From what I know, the world is...Tags: Religion and Belief
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Interfaith rock group comes together in Frederick County
When Jamie Krantz was invited to join a band made up of musicians of different faiths, she was tempted to say no. She worried she wouldn't have anything in common with the other players. But she agreed to join the group as a vocalist, and she's glad she...Tags: Religion and Belief, Music, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Judaism, Islam
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It's all in your head
Meet another member of South Florida's many-sided faith community. This week we're talking with Gen Kelsang Norbu, resident teacher at Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center, Fort Lauderdale. Q: What goes your title, Gen, mean? A: It's a respectful title...
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Report: 'Buddhist minister' busted in jail parking lot
FloriDUHA Bay County Sheriff’s Office captain noticed a man walking through the jail's parking lot toting a long pole, which damaged a car, reports the Panama City News-Herald. When the captain made contact with the man, later identified as James Taylor,...Tags: Panama City (Panama), James Taylor, Prisons, Religion and Belief, Panama
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Queen of Jordan to speak at UCI
Queen Noor of Jordan will visit UC Irvine on May 2 as the featured speaker of the fifth installment of the Living Peace Series, the university announced Tuesday. Moderated by Dalai Lama scholar Armaan Ahmed Rowther, the discussion titled, "Leap of Faith:...Tags: Dalai Lama, Religion and Belief, Charlize Theron, University of California, Irvine, Queen Noor of Jordan
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Church split engenders sadness
Recently, our little community church in Roslyn split up. Other Christian communities around the state have been likewise damaged over social issues or interpretation of Scripture, so the splitting of church congregations deserves serious reflection....Tags: Religion and Belief, Christianity
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For $65, Buddhist retreat provides a yurt and all the peace you can stand
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — No matter how I searched, the Wi-Fi wasn't there. No television either. Even my phone, struggling toward two bars, conspired against modernity. But that's what you pay for at the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center and...
Tags: Dalai Lama, College Sports, Health, Religion and Belief, Vegetarian Diet
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