Majnu Ka Tila in New Aruna Nagar, Delhi is a shopper’s paradise and a foodie’s paradise for all epicureans. Also known as Little Tibet, the place is an ideal hub for young people as the place offers a number of delicious delicacies and a wide market in the narrow streets that are worth visiting. With beautiful, affordable cafes, bright Tibetan …
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Links between Buddhism and Islam
During his ongoing visit to Cambodia, the Secretary General of the Muslim World League (RABITAH) paid courtesy visits to the Supreme Patriarchs of the two Buddhist orders in Cambodia, cementing the good relations between Islam and Buddhism in the Kingdom. During his meeting on Tuesday with Venerable Tep Vong, the Supreme Grand Patriarch of Mahanikaya of Cambodia, Dr Mohammad bin …
Read More »Book of Mormon Video Final Season Kicks Off Production with 2,000 Young Warriors
Provo • Brandon Beltrain is dressed in a tunic and leather sandals, his black hair reaching his shoulders. It is surrounded by thatched roof huts and hearths. Around him are similarly dressed men, preparing for the impending battle. But it’s not an ancient village, and no one is going to die. It’s 2022 in Provo at LDS Motion Picture Studios. …
Read More »How to celebrate the Celtic tradition of the summer solstice
Trailblazery founder Kathy Scott examines our Celtic connection to the summer solstice, which is celebrated Tuesday, June 21. In Ireland, our ancestors understood the interconnectedness and how we relate to all things. The ancients marked the seasons and cycles of birth, death and rebirth in nature. They honored the eight pivot points of the Wheel of the Year with ritual …
Read More »The textbook controversy in Karnataka
Why has the revision of textbooks in the state aroused opposition from several communities, writers and students? Why has the revision of textbooks in the state aroused opposition from several communities, writers and students? The story so far: A Textbook Review Committee headed by Rohith Chakrathirtha has been set up in Karnataka following a memorandum submitted by the Karnataka Brahmin …
Read More »Nepal rejects US semi-military project
Emboldened by its success in coercing Nepal to ratify the controversial Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) pact in February, the United States undertook the equally difficult task of getting Nepal to join its state partnership program ( PPS). But the ambitious decision to give a military dimension to US-Nepalese relations has turned into a boomerang. In the face of vehement and …
Read More »Sri Lankan students demand the resignation of the government in the face of the crisis
COLOMBO – Thousands of state university students marched in the Sri Lankan capital on Monday to demand the resignation of the president and prime minister due to an economic crisis that has caused severe shortages of essential supplies and disrupted means subsistence and education of the population. Students say President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is responsible for the worst economic crisis since …
Read More »International Yoga Day 2022 Date, Theme, History, Meaning
On December 11, 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21st of June as the International Yoga Day by resolution 69/131. International Yoga Day aims to raise awareness around the world of the many benefits of practicing yoga. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice originating in India. The word “yoga” comes from Sanskrit and means to …
Read More »Coming to the Cummer on June 25
This exhibition will present 67 masterpieces collected by John D. Rockefeller III (1906-1978) and his wife Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller (1909-1992), illuminating the cultures and history of Asia. This important collection highlights the ability of art to encourage intercultural dialogue and to influence economic and public policies. The selection of sculptures, bronzes and ceramics ranges from the end of the 6e …
Read More »Zen master Robert Aitken remembers
Robert Aitken was born on this day, June 19, in Philadelphia, 1917. Soon after, the family moved to Hawai’i. He is remembered as one of the first Westerners to be recognized as a Zen master. I happen to reference it by name 139 times on my Monkey Mind blog. Here is an appreciation that I wrote, or more precisely taken …
Read More »Balance of power – The Sun Nigeria
Last week, our attention on this page has been focused on finding solutions to our security challenges. So many solutions offered in line with the known tradition of our release on this page. We don’t just pick flaws to find mistakes, the intention has always been to provide viable answers to our initial challenges. The media have done it, but …
Read More »Singapore-born filmmaker weaves dark twist on family duty in short film
When writer-director Leon Cheo was making his Indeed Rising Voices short film “The 25th Filial Exemplar,” he drew inspiration from old Hollywood films with terrifying portrayals of the parent-child relationship, both classic (“Psycho”) and unintentionally camp (“Mommie Dearest”). But his initial creative spark came from something much closer to home: an article he read about a man in China who …
Read More »Watch Satyajit Ray’s ‘Devi’ amid religious tension in India
As a new stage of religious tension arises in the subcontinent, it was heartening to see Australians warming up to the great Bengali director Satyajit Ray. Although there is an undoubted genius in his cinema, the work has also sparked interest in the wider meaning of Bengal in Bangladesh, India and the subcontinent. For all the latest news, follow the …
Read More »China destroys sustainable ecosystem in Tibet by dumping toxic and ordinary waste: report
The Chinese government is exploiting Tibet by dumping toxic waste in the Himalayan country, destroying its environment. According to reports cited by Tibet Press, Beijing views Tibet as a waste dumping ground rather than a “safe haven” further depriving controlled Tibetan territories of basic methods of sustainable waste disposal. China is also not providing adequate resources to protect the country …
Read More »UVA acquires valuable collection of rare Chinese books
Barbara Heritage, Associate Director and Curator of Rare Book School’s Collections, said: “The Guanhailou Collection offers a broad yet deep look at China’s book culture – not only its technical innovations, which were numerous, but also how the culture of writing, printing, and book-making developed widely in China and then spread to Korea and Japan. Jack Chen, professor of Chinese …
Read More »The protest game: It’s time for Narendra Modi and his core team to do some serious ‘chintan’
If the disruptive forces are not contained, it can seriously hamper the effectiveness of the Modi government in the remaining months of its second term. Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Image courtesy Twitter/@BJP4India During his recent visit to London, Rahul Gandhi made a rather incendiary remark. “The BJP has spread kerosene all over the country, a single spark can cause us …
Read More »mari koppanen’s furniture series imitates polypore fungi in different growth stages
FOMES furniture collection by Mari Koppanen Finnish designer Mari Koppanen unveils FOMES, a furniture collection that mimics the characteristics of a polypore mushroom. The series consists of two pieces of seats furniture made from a combination of wood, wool and mushrooms. The legs of the pieces are covered in soft, suede-like tinder, a material that comes from a polyp fungus …
Read More »VP Naidu denounces denigration of any religion
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today stressed the importance of world peace for the progress of humanity and said that ‘terrorism, division and hatred have no place in a civilized society’ . Interacting with students from Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas, Naidu reiterated that Indians are not only proud of their own culture but also respect all …
Read More »Former Xinjiang party chief Chen Quanguo takes new post as deputy chief of central rural labor steering group
Chen Quanguo Photo: ts.cn Chen Quanguo, former secretary of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CPC) Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Committee, assumed the post of deputy head of the Central Steering Group of Rural Labor, according to state media. On Tuesday, a symposium on studying and implementing Chinese President Xi Jinping’s directives on issues of agriculture, rural areas and farmers’ livelihoods was …
Read More »Indian delegation brings Buddha relics to Mongolia for Buddh Purnima celebrations – Buddhistdoor Global
At twitter.com A special delegation of 25 Indian dignitaries, led by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, arrived in Ulaanbaatar on June 13 with four sacred Buddha relics. The relics, which come from Kapilvastu in modern Nepal, where the Buddha entered parinirvana, are part of a goodwill gesture by the Indian government towards Mongolia. They will be displayed for 11 days to …
Read More »A school resource officer provides security on the campus of Newport Harbor High
Office of School Resources Garrett Gergins Being born and raised “in a very religious family” and eventually graduating in biblical studies and theology with a minor in communications, it’s no surprise that 31-year-old Garrett Gergins is “passionate about religion.” But he’s also passionate about his current position: School Resource Officer (SRO) with the Newport Beach Police Department. Without a uniform, …
Read More »BLINK Design Group’s latest hotel project, W Dubai Mina Seyahi, is now open – The Luxury Editor
BLINK Design Group is delighted to share its latest project: W Dubai – Mina Seyahi. This 5-star hotel is located in Al Mina al Seyahi, which is part of the Jumeirah Beach area. The design of this new W site was inspired by traditional dhow boats, the romance of travel and the tradition of Al-Halqa tales. Once a thriving hub …
Read More »Explained: why a senior Google engineer claimed his AI-powered chatbot, LaMDA, is “responsive”
A senior Google engineer has claimed that the company’s artificial intelligence-based chatbot language model for dialog applications (LaMDA) had become “sensitive”. Engineer, Blake Lemoine, posted a blog post calling LaMDA a “nobody” after having conversations with the AI bot on topics including religion, consciousness, and robotics. The claims have also sparked a debate about the capabilities and limitations of AI-based …
Read More »A decade of stargazing on top of the world
* The Ngari Observatory in Tibet celebrated its 10th year on the “roof of the world”, continuing the endless exploration of the sky by the Chinese people. * Thanks to Ngari’s fine and clean atmosphere with much less smoke, dust and water vapour, and low rainfall, the observatory is the highest and best astronomical observation point in the northern hemisphere. …
Read More »Gender identity and sexual preferences: what it means to come out in the Tibetan community
“When I was backstage, I was so nervous. I was shaking. I thought people would throw chappals and tomatoes and pebbles at me. Then the host announced my name. I went upstairs and without greeting them , I turned to the wall. The spotlight hit me. And then while they were playing the song… I forgot everything else and focused …
Read More »Emulating the Spiritual and Leadership Qualities of Mother Henrietta – Clarion Herald
By Christine BordelonBugle Herald Students entering eighth through 12th grade can register through July 8 for Venerable Henriette Delille’s first youth leadership institute at St. Mary’s Academy July 19-21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the campus, 6900 Chief Liar Blvd., New Orleans. “The administration was talking about what we could do to instill leadership in our daughters as …
Read More »Evolution mechanics and new character details revealed
At the end of July 2022, Digimon Survive will be released on most major consoles and before that the game mechanics and story of the game have been explained. Recently, new details on how to evolve Digimons in Digimon Survive have been revealed, including a new character that will be introduced to the game. What is Kemonogami Folklore? “The indigenous …
Read More »Police hand over Swapna Suresh’s lawyer for hurting religious feelings
Kochi/Palakkad: Kerala Police said on Saturday they had registered a non-dischargeable case against a lawyer from Swapna Suresh, charged in a case of smuggling gold through diplomatic channels, for allegedly hurting religious feelings by the through social media. The attorney was facing the case for his May 25 social media post criticizing the attire of a state-run bus driver. This …
Read More »Lama’s heartfelt novel documents a Tibetan family’s exile and ponders the meaning of home
Forced removals, occupations, war, natural disasters and other brutal disruptions are now recognized as responsible for traumas that resonate for generations. Even across decades and distances, people are haunted by the injustices done to their families and communities. The Tibetan writer Tsering Yangzom Lama is among those whose origins weigh heavily on her. In his tender first novel, We measure …
Read More »NOT: It’s still forbidden for Bon Odori
PETALING JAYA: While Sultan Selangor has ordered state religious authorities to allow the Bon Odori festival to continue, the Islamist party PAS remains adamant that Muslims should stay away from the Japanese cultural holiday in Shah Alam. The PAS ulema and the women’s wing have both said Muslims should not attend the July 16 event, saying the Japanese festival contains …
Read More »MOE Does Not Tolerate Discrimination – Love FM
A Rastafarian father, Kevin Pollard, is livid after his son was discriminated against. Pollard explained that her son was rejected by Ladyville Evangelical Elementary School and Ladyville Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School for donning dreadlocks. The managing director of Ladyville Evangelical has since clarified that the boy was unable to register because the registration deadline had passed. But until news time, …
Read More »Come you minds
VScome you spirits are delighted to be the first professional theater company in years to rekindle The Haven amphitheater in Castlecrag with Romeo and Juliet and macbeth from Tuesday 21 to Sunday 26 June 2022. Which are Come you minds?Come you minds is an acting collective based in Sydney’s Lower North Shore and touring NSW giving new voice to the …
Read More »Mumbai: BJP leader Naveen Kumar Jindal issued Bhiwandi Police notice
Naveen Kumar Jindal, former media officer of the Delhi unit of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), was given a formal notice by the Bhiwandi town police in Thane to report to the police station on 15 Jun when hurting religious feelings by making derogatory comments about the Prophet Muhammad. An FIR was registered under Article 295 A (Deliberate and malicious …
Read More »More than 200 rights groups demand the resignation of UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, June 9: More than 230 rights groups have called in a joint letter for the resignation of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet following her visit to China, where many have accused her of “laundering “The atrocities of the Chinese government in oppressed regions. Activists criticized his six-day visit, accusing him of devaluing the …
Read More »Tamil Nadu to explore Buddhist links for tourism – The New Indian Express
Express press service CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Tourism Department will research places related to Buddhism before promoting faith-related tours in the state, Tourism Minister M Mathiventhan said on Wednesday. The decision to conduct more research on Buddhism in Tamil Nadu was made after a team of doctors and others representing the “Mass Movement for Transformation”, a group exploring Buddhist history …
Read More »What does Keep Sweet, Pray and Obey mean? FLDS Terms Guide
Today, a new true-crime documentary series drops on Netflix. Be Gentle: Pray and Obey is a chilling four-part look at the secret Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS), a far-right offshoot of mainstream Mormonism. Warren Jeffs led the church for many years as a self-proclaimed prophet before eventually being sentenced to life in prison for child molestation. …
Read More »Peter the Great ordered a beard tax to discourage Russian facial hair!
Peter the Great (1672 – 1725 AD), ruler of the Tsardom of Russia, was so determined to modernize Russia to European standards that he ordered all men to ditch their long overcoats and shave their beards. When his tough stance caused an uproar, he relaxed the rules and introduced a beard tax instead so men would have to pay for …
Read More »India’s ruling party urges officials to tread carefully on religious issues after Islamic nations protest
MUMBAI, June 7 (Reuters) – Leaders of India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party on Tuesday urged officials to be “extremely careful” when discussing religion on public platforms after derogatory remarks about the Prophet Muhammad sparked protests from Islamic countries. India’s Muslim minority has felt more pressure on everything from religious freedom to the hijab headscarf under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya …
Read More »The American Council of Learned Societies Announces 2022 Scholars and Recipients of the Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies
Twenty scholars from around the world recognized for their outstanding research, writing and translations in Buddhist studies NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Thesis Fellowships, Early Career Research Fellowships, and translation grants in Buddhist studies. Twenty scholars join …
Read More »Muslim nations protest ‘insulting’ comments from Indian party leaders
Several Muslim-majority countries protested comments made by senior officials of India’s ruling party. They accused party officials of making insulting remarks about Islam and Prophet Mohammed. At least five Arab nations have officially protested to Indian diplomats. Neighboring Pakistan and Afghanistan also reacted strongly to remarks made by two officials of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). On …
Read More »Respect for religious freedom ‘vital foreign policy priority,’ says Blinken
A ‘Defend Religious Freedom’ banner hangs above the front door of St. John’s Church in Onawa, Iowa on October 15, 2017. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken released the department’s 2021 report of State on International Religious Freedom on June 2, 2022, in Washington. (SNC Photo by Jerry L Mennenga) WASHINGTON — For US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, respect …
Read More »Bangladesh’s historic coastal mosques are feeling the bite of climate change
Since the 15th century, the “mosque city” of southern Bangladesh, dominated by the imposing brick Sixty Dome Mosque, has been a place of pilgrimage for devout Bangladeshis and tourists alike. “I believe that if I wish for something and visit the mosque, Allah will grant my wish and I will see success in the future,” said Shofik Ahamed, a university …
Read More »Unauthorized religious structures spring up in Chandigarh : The Tribune India
Tribune press service Chandigarh, June 5 Illegal religious structures have appeared in different parts of the city without fear of the law. This gives rise to encroachments. During a random check, such structures were found in the grounds of Sector 52 near EWS houses, in the mango orchard of Sector 29 near Tribune Chowk, and in some villages …
Read More »Multiple rallies held across UK to mark 33rd anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre – ThePrint – ANIFeed
London [UK]June 5 (ANI): A number of rallies were held in London and across Britain to mark the 33rd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre on Saturday. In London, the “Unite for Democracy” rally was held in Whitehall, opposite 10 Downing Street from 4 to 5.30 p.m. The rally was organized by Democracy for Hong Kong, Hong Kong Aid, Hong …
Read More »Upcoming Price Increases and Visitor Limits in Borobudur – Indonesia Expat
The number of tourists to the Borobudur temple in Central Java will be limited to 1,200 people per day, Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan announced. Along with the limitations on the number of visitors, a new price has been confirmed for a visit to the temple. Foreign tourists will have to pay Rp 1.4 million …
Read More »Blinken calls respect for religious freedom a ‘vital foreign policy priority’
WASHINGTON, DC – For US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, respect for religious freedom is “a vital foreign policy priority” in addition to being “one of the most deeply held values and a fundamental right.” “We know that when the fundamental right of every person to practice their faith or to choose not to observe a faith is respected, people …
Read More »The alchemical origins of the bain-marie
According to ThoughtCo., the bain-marie is named after Maria the Prophetess, also known as Mary the Jewess. She would have lived between the first and third centuries and would be the first known Western alchemist. Although none of her writings survive, she is often quoted by the 4th-century alchemist Zosimos of Panopolis, and she is universally credited with the inventions …
Read More »‘No concept of bigamy in Hindu religion; Second wife not entitled to child support in presence of first wife: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court observed that in the Hindu religion, there is no concept of Bigamy and hence, a second wife is not entitled to a family pension in the existence of the first wife. The bench of Judge Sanjay Kumar Medhi thus observed in a case in which the applicant had applied to the court for a family pension …
Read More »Lithium Carbonate Market Size, Scope and Forecast
New Jersey, United States – The Lithium Carbonate Market report is an output of in-depth and expert research on the Lithium Carbonate industry. The Lithium Carbonate Market report explains what the market is all about, market prognosis, several segmentations and all things related to the market. It also examines the primary and secondary market drivers, market share, potential sales volume, …
Read More »CAA will not be implemented in Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday claimed that his government would not implement the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). Speaking at a reception to mark the conclusion of his government’s first anniversary celebrations here, he said: “The government has a clear position on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). It will continue. The Chief Minister said that “our country …
Read More »Graduation season is a time for student freedom, not censorship
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When our nation’s founding fathers wrote the Establishment Clause into the Bill of Rights, they envisioned it as a protective device – a way to protect citizens of a federally mandated religion. In just over two hundred years, it has instead become a weapon often used by government bureaucrats to eradicate any …
Read More »Ask the Clergy: A Look Back at 50 Years of Women Rabbis
June marks the 50th anniversary of the ordination of Rabbi Sally J. Priesand, the first woman in the world to be ordained by a rabbinical seminary, according to the Jewish Women’s Archives. This week’s clergy discuss the progress made by female rabbis over the past half-century and the challenges of achieving full representation and acceptance in a still predominantly male …
Read More »Another FIR against BJP’s Nupur Sharma for remarks on Prophet Muhammad
Another complaint has been filed against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her alleged comments against the Prophet Muhammad during a recent debate on the Gyanvapi issue. The latest First Information Report (FIR) in the case was filed Tuesday evening at Kondhwa Police Station based on a complaint filed by a former Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) corporal. Kondhwa …
Read More »Gold, colored glass found on Buddhist statues in the Longmen Grottoes
Undated file photo showing an archaeologist examining the face of a Buddha statue in Fengxiansi Cave of Longmen Grottoes in central China’s Henan Province. (Longmen Grottoes Research Institute/Handout via Xinhua) Archaeologists have found gold and silver elements and colored glass on Buddhist statues in Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in central China’s Henan Province. The findings, among other …
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