Dalai Lama exhibition causes controversy ahead of Chinese Minister’s visit

Edit The Hindu 08 Jul 2016
The Association said the exhibition “indirectly” affected the friendship between the two countries ... According to the item, an organisation called the Sri Lankan Tibetan Buddhist Brotherhood was behind the event that was planned as a mark of “appreciating the noble mission” of the Dalai Lama ... But, “people respect the Dalai Lama as a Buddhist leader,” he said. Keywords....

Ahead of UP polls, Rs 300 crore for religious tourism

Edit Indian Express 08 Jul 2016
He said another Rs 170 crore has been approved for the Buddhist Circuit, which includes Kapilavastu and Shravasti in UP ... On the anvil, trans-national Buddhist circuit from India to Nepal Centre plans 4 museums in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh In run-up to UP elections, it’s Ram and Krishna all the way Govt plans 50 circuits across country to boost tourism UP minister calls BJP leaders Modi’s ‘najayaz aulad’ Remapping Northeast ... 3 }); }); ... ....

Souvenir design contest kicked off in Beijing

Edit China Daily 08 Jul 2016
We can also develop some souvenirs related to Buddhist scriptures and Chinese characters," said Yao An, vice-head of Capital Museum, who delivered a speech at the event. Related.....

Sirisena says no to foreign judges in Lanka war crimes probe

Edit Deccan Chronicle 08 Jul 2016
Colombo ... I will not allow anything against the independence and the sovereignty of this country," Sirisena said while addressing a gathering of Buddhist monks near here ... ....

Hundred days of Myanmar's democracy

Edit BBC News 08 Jul 2016
It's been 100 days since Myanmar's first civilian government in more than 50 years took office ... Not any more ... It's a solution that has angered both Muslim and Buddhist communities but there are signs that some diplomats may comply ... Is Ms Suu Kyi anti-Muslim? Her party didn't field any Muslim candidates in last year's election and at the time her officials explained it as necessary pragmatism to avoid upsetting hard-line Buddhist monks ... ....

Muslims condemn Dhaka attack

Edit The Times of India 08 Jul 2016
Silchar ... Ajijul Haq Barbhuiya, one of the organizers of the rally, said they condemned the rising attacks on non-Muslims in Bangladesh and wanted the safety and security of Hindus, Buddhists and Christians in the neighbouring country. Meanwhile, Eid celebrations proceeded peacefully across the three districts of Muslim-majority Barak Valley ... RELATED. From around the web....

Finding stillness within: meditation talk in Birmingham

Edit Skiddle 08 Jul 2016
Kadampa Meditation Centre Birmingham in Birmingham. Friday 8th July 2016. 7.00pm til 8.30pm. No age restrictions. Special public talk with internationally renowned teacher. Event Info ... He is an American Buddhist monk dedicated to helping people solve their daily problems by developing the capacity of their mind through the practice of meditation and modern Buddhism ... ....

Arunachal celebrates Dalai Lama's birthday

Edit The Times of India 08 Jul 2016
Itanagar. The 81st birth anniversary of the Dalai Lama was celebrated at Thubchog Gatsel Ling Monastery (Lower Gompa) at Bomdila in West Kameng district on Wednesday ... MLA Japu Deru described Dalai Lamai as a world-class statesman and a compassionate guru ... Members of the Itanagar Buddhist Cultural Society (IBCS) organized the celebrations ... RELATED. From around the web....

Officer killed in Dallas shootings had survived 3 tours in Iraq

Edit Stars and Stripes 08 Jul 2016
It had been 12 hours since he’d lost his son to one of the country’s worst mass police shootings, and he still couldn’t understand why ... “He comes to the United States to protect people here,” his dad said. “And they take his life.” ... after a peaceful protest in the city ... Patrick Zamarripa’s entire adult life had been devoted to service ... His interests, outside of an avid devotion to the Rangers and Cowboys, were few ... ....

Officer killed in Dallas shootings had survived three tours in Iraq

Edit Stars and Stripes 08 Jul 2016
It had been 12 hours since he’d lost his son to one of the country’s worst mass police shootings, and he still couldn’t understand why ... “He comes to the United States to protect people here,” his dad said. “And they take his life.” ... after a peaceful protest in the city ... Patrick Zamarripa’s entire adult life had been devoted to service ... His interests, outside of an avid devotion to the Rangers and Cowboys, were few ... ....

Hazratbal Shrine, Goa’s Basilica and others on Swachh Bharat List

Edit The Times of India 08 Jul 2016
NEW DELHI. Srinagar's Hazratbal Shrine, Goa's Bom Jesus Basilica, Hyderabad's Mecca Masjid and the Kedarnath and Badrinath temples are likely to be among 90 iconic places for a special cleanliness drive under the Swachh Bharat Mission ... The list has been categorised religion-wise based on heritage or cultural value of the shrines ... Buddhist shrines like Sanchi and Shravasti in UP have also been shortlisted ... Download it Now! ....

Euro 2016: Joe Allen hopes amazing journey has changed Welsh football forever

Edit Belfast Telegraph 08 Jul 2016
Book and magazine sales permitted providing not solely devoted to any one team/player/match ... Book and magazine sales permitted providing not solely devoted to any one team/player/match ... Book and magazine sales permitted providing not solely devoted to any one team/player/match ... Book and magazine sales permitted providing not solely devoted to any one team/player/match....

Arise Ghana Youth For Your Country : Let's Strive To Preserve Our Motherland!

Edit Modern Ghana 08 Jul 2016
By Thomas Akanyibah. "Arise Ghana youth for your country,. The nation demands your devotion,. Let us all unite to uphold her,. And make her great and strong,. Refrain;. We are all involved 3×. In building our motherland.". This is one of the most remarkable patriotic songs in Ghana ... Ghana needs our holistic devotion so let's put away our subjective and politically skewed conscience in order to build her ... Thomas Akanyibah ... ....
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