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Has the modern world discovered the ancient truths of Buddhism or simply invented a new version?

For many people, Buddhism appears to be uniquely compatible with modern lifestyles and world views. It provides staunch atheists – those who do not believe in the existence of any god – with a religious experience that does not require belief in supernatural beings. Conversely, it also provides new-age spiritualists…

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Kelsang Gyatso obituary

Tibetan monk who opposed the Dalai Lama’s openness to teachings from other Buddhist schools and founded the New Kadampa Tradition

The Guardian - UK

A dedicated disciple

When Bollywood actor Gagan Malik accepted the role of Buddha in the epic film Sri Siddhartha Gautama almost a decade ago, little was he aware his life would be forever changed.

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What is a bodhisattva? A scholar of Buddhism explains

“Bodhisattva” is a key idea in Buddhism. The word is constructed from the Sanskrit root bodhi, meaning “awakening” or “enlightenment,” and sattva, meaning “being.” The core meaning of the word is “a being who is on the way to becoming enlightened.”

The Conversation

Tracing history

The sky over Pathum Thani was gloomy and the water level was rising when we arrived at the new Riverdale Marina to board a smart electric ferry for a delightful eco-friendly voyage as part of the "Legacy Of River" initiative.

Bangkok Post

Dalit family replaces portraits of gods with those of Buddha, Ambedkar

The family of a Dalit boy was slapped with a ₹60,000 fine by the village panchayat after the boy accidentally touched the wooden pole of the village deity

The Hindu

Support for nuns long overdue

The constitution guarantees gender equality. Why do female monastics not receive state support as monks do then? The Thai Nuns Institute raised this question last month at parliament. They are still waiting for an answer.

Bangkok Post

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Kushinagar's Ramabhar park to open for the public on September 27

The inauguration is to be held on the World Tourism Day

The Hindu

In the footsteps of the Buddha

Once the epicentre of Theravada Buddhism, the ancient region of what is now Sri Lanka had extended its border to Siam through the Buddhist faith. Its spiritual journey marked its beginning during the Dvaravati era (6th–11th centuries) and culminated with the adoption of Buddhism in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya…

Bangkok Post

The Taliban now guard Afghanistan's National Museum, where they once smashed objects

When the Taliban returned to power, cultural heritage advocates worried history might repeat itself and the group would destroy objects it found offensive. The museum is open now but has few visitors.

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Madras High Court verdict on Thalaivetti Muniyappan opens up space for Buddhist history in Tamil Nadu

Though it may not have overt political implications, scholars believe this decision may have an impact on the India’s history and historiography

The Hindu

Dispensing Thainess

From Thai-style gashapons to a portable shrine in case you need spiritual uplift on the go, Thai culture has been a big inspiration to many product designers and makers who put creative spins and present Thainess in a contemporary way. Here's Guru's list of cool products inspired by Thainess.

Bangkok Post

Controversy brews over Savarkar images in Ganesh mandals

Various parties advocate placing images of other leaders

The Hindu

Yamashita's gold was a national obsession in the Philippines. Now the case of the missing treasure and the Marcos family are back in court

Ferdinand Marcos once stole treasure from a poor locksmith, then had him tortured, jailed and threatened with death. Now the treasure hunter's family is taking Marcos's wife and son to court to reclaim what they say belongs to them.

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Pali essential to understand Buddhism, says Mysore Varsity VC

Two-day workshop on Pali language begins

Bangkok Post

Photo exhibition to retrace Lord Buddha's footsteps

When mentioning Buddhist pilgrimage sites, four places -- those associated with the life of Lord Buddha -- come to mind. Three of them are Bodh Gaya in Bihar (the site of enlightenment); Sarnath (the location of the first sermon); Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh, (the site of Buddha's parinirvana) India; and…

ABC News

The rebel women defying a powerful all-male clergy to become Buddhist monks

In Thailand, it's forbidden for women to be ordained as monks. But one woman has found a way to defy the all-male clergy and has helped hundreds of other women do the same.

The Guardian - UK

With the tourists gone, what now for Lopburi’s famous monkeys?

Deprived by the pandemic of their steady diet of treats, the city’s omnipresent macaques are turning to outright banditry

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Sukhothai Historical Park invites all to celebrate King's birthday

To mark the 70th birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, Sukhothai Historical Park is illuminated with "Light Up The Night" throughout the weekend so that tourists can learn about Thailand's history and cultural splendour.

The Times of India

Explainer: Amid fall-out over new National Emblem cast, here's what your child should know about its history and significance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the new statue of the national emblem atop the new Parliament building, which was followed by criticisms by opposition leaders calling it "aggressive" looking and an "insult to India's national symbol."

The Hindu

PM Modi greets people on ‘Guru Purnima’

‘This is a day of expressing gratitude to all exemplary Gurus who have inspired us, mentored us and taught us,,,’ says the PM.

Bangkok Post

Candles shine light on local artisans

Gone are the days when monks used candles to provide light, but the tradition of candle offering on Khao Phansa, the first day of Buddhist Lent which falls on July 14, continues, and with it Lent candle processions.

Bangkok Post

Fraternal dialogue

Reminiscent of the scene in Oscar-nominated film The Two Popes where Cardinal Julio Bergoglio (Jonathan Price) was led by the Swiss Guards up the long staircase to have audience with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins) at the Apostolic Palace, a group of Buddhist monks and laymen were guided…

Bangkok Post

Land of the forest temples

When it comes to travel attractions in Udon Thani, some people might think of Kham Chanot forest and beautiful pictures of Talay Bua Daeng (Red Lotus Sea) might spring to mind.

Bangkok Post

Sermon hall burned down in temple fire

BURI RAM: The sermon hall at a temple in Muang district of this lower northeastern province was burned down by a fire that broke out in the small hours on Sunday.

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