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Tracing the Bodh Gaya temple conflict: From Ashoka to Viceroy to Lalu and roadside protests

The morning air in Bodh Gaya carries the scent of incense and the soft murmur of mantras. But two kilometres from the revered Mahabodhi Temple – one of Buddhism's four holiest pilgrimage sites – a different sound rises.

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Remembering China’s Empress Dowager Ling, a Buddhist who paved the way for future female rulers

In sixth-century China, a woman known to history as Empress Dowager Ling ruled over an empire called the Northern Wei. Historians do not know her birth name or in what year she was born, but they do know that she served as empress dowager between 515 and 528. As the…

The Conversation

Social media is making many people more depressed – Buddhist philosophy may offer an explanation

In the Buddhist language, Pāli, the word for human dissatisfaction and suffering is dukkha. For Buddhist thinkers, all human suffering is caused by desire, attachment or craving.

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‘His soulful best’: Jack Kerouac’s Buddhist writings to be published for the first time

Fifty years after his death, On the Road author’s spiritual reflections show him in a whole new light

The Guardian - UK

Conscious breathing can reduce anxiety and depression – tips for how to do it

Breathing is a thing we do without thinking; it keeps us alive. But there is far more to this most basic of biological functions. Conscious breathing can reduce stress, anxiety and depression and prevent insomnia. Christiane Brems, author and clinical professor in psychiatry and behavioural sciences, describes where to start…

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From Buddhism to Christianity: how spiritual reflection can draw on many different traditions

I look for the threads common across religions: love, hope, service, transcendence

The Guardian - AU

Diverse Interfaith Community Thrives Around Giant Buddha Statue

Discover the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center, a hub of interfaith activities and spiritual sanctuary in Franklin Township.

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A huge Buddha statue appeared by a road in New Jersey. Then the worshippers came

It is one of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States

The Independent UK

On Bodhi Day, Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment by lighting lamps to combat darkness

Dec. 8 marks the celebration of Bodhi Day in Japanese Buddhism. Bodhi means enlightenment or awakening in Sanskrit. It commemorates the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.

The Conversation

What Buddhism can teach in this moment of deep divisions: No person is ‘evil,’ only ‘mistaken’

Democracy depends upon using words wisely. With the right words, citizens can live and work together, even in disagreement – and resolve conflicts peacefully.

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The history book that will transform your view of early civilisation

Forget the Silk Roads, it’s the Golden Road we should be celebrating. Renowned historian William Dalrymple argues that, thanks to its major role in global trade between AD300 and 600, it’s India, rather than China, to which we owe some of the most important developments in human civilisation, writes Melanie…

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Hidden scrolls, tantric puzzles and SpongeBob SquarePants – a startling new angle on ancient Asian art

The Rijksmuseum has used techniques including neutron tomography to shed fresh light on 75 treasures dating back millennia

The Guardian - UK

Yes, praying and posing can bring joy – but true spirituality demands something more of us

I don’t want to be ‘McMindful’ but rather extend myself beyond my ‘self’ and contribute to the wellness of all beings

The Guardian - AU

Penelope Tree looks back: ‘I like to live a life that doesn’t depend on image or possessions’

The model on London in the 60s, her relationship with David Bailey, and how Buddhism changed her

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Robe-wearing DJ NewJeansNim draws complaints from Singapore Buddhists

South Korean performer has won praise at home for boosting Buddhism, but Southeast Asia has been less welcoming.

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Reservation within Constitutional bounds

Political slugfest over reservation issues, constitutional provisions, and global perspectives on affirmative action, with a focus on social justice and equality.

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Illness and death are facts of life – Buddhism teaches us to be mindful but not fearful of it

The art of developing a healthy relationship with our own mortality lies in neither avoiding the reality of suffering nor obsessing over it

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The Lotus Sutra − an ancient Buddhist scripture from the 3rd century − continues to have relevance today

State legislatures across the United States have introduced over 400 bills to limit transgender Americans’ rights. Many of these bills’ sponsors, such as the Christian nonprofit Alliance Defending Freedom, cite Christian values as well as the values of the other Abrahamic faiths – Judaism and Islam – to justify their…

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"People were crowdsurfing in the lotus position." Dharma are a Taiwan-based Buddhist collective that play death metal and have a nun in their ranks. Chances are, you've never met another band like them

Meet Dharma: the Taiwanese/Canadian metal band bringing Buddhist energy to the pit

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What is Bodhi Day and why do Buddhists celebrate it?

Bodhi Day is on December 8 for Japanese Buddhists but on a different day every year for other cultures

The Guardian - AU

History fades as rising sea levels slowly destroy Thailand’s temple murals

Saltwater damage could see precious historical Buddhist artworks dating back hundreds of years slowly fade entirely from view

The Hindu

Chebrolu, a treasure trove of history, culture and heritage in Andhra Pradesh

Chebrolu is a small town in Andhra Pradesh, home to four ancient temples dedicated to Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Siva, and Goddess Shakti. Built by Eastern Chalukya, Velanati Choda, Kakatiya, Pota Rajulu, and Paristchedi dynasties, these temples are a rare find in South India.

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Try parenting the Buddhist way – drop your expectations and go with the flow

Show up for all of your child’s moments – the good, the bad and the ugly – in an undiscriminating way

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‘The Buddha was a master teacher who catered his message for different audiences,’ says author Douglas Ober

‘Dust on the Throne’ offers a new perspective on the history and revival of Buddhism in India. Douglas Ober, an honorary research associate in the Centre for India and South Asia Research, questions the modernist view of the Buddha, and the prevalence of ritual practice and animist cults among early…

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“I don’t think Ashoka’s dharma is a simple recasting of the Buddhist dharma,” says author Patrick Olivelle

Author Patrick Olivelle’s new book talks of Ashoka, the great Mauryan emperor, who extended the empire across the Indian subcontinent. He was a trailblazer, a king, a moral philosopher, and an ecumenist. He developed the concept of dharma, which was influenced by Buddhism but went beyond it. He sought more…

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