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Evidence of Buddhist site found Buddhist monk shares experiences on the road After Riots, Buddhists Call for Peace Evidence of Buddhist site found by B. MADHU GOPAL, The Hindu, Oct 9, 2012 Site is at Gudiwada village of Bhogapuram mandal in Vizianagaram district Vizianagaram, India -- The Department of Archaeology and Museums has stumbled upon evidence of a Buddhist heritage site at Gudiwada village of Bhogapuram mandal in Vizianagaram district. << Assistant Director of Archaeology and Museums Vijayawada and FAC for Visakhapatnam K. Chittibabu showing a cistern found on the hill at Gudiwada of Bhogapuram mandal on the banks of Gosthani river in Vizianagaram district. Photo: C.V. Subrahmanyam The hill, located right on the banks of the Gosthani River, has been quarried on two sides, reducing it to a hillock. There are evidences of a circular stupa, and a small cistern like structure carved out of the rock, and large bricks of 52 cm x 27 cm and...

Utah Buddhists divided in legal battle over temple Seeing Fresh: Contemplative Photo(s) of the Week Gentle Urgings And Promptings    His Holiness the Dalai Lama Attends Common Ground for Peace Forum in Syracuse, NY Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi talks about Buddhist Global Relief’s “Walks to Feed the Hungry” Take a look at Adam Yauch’s “Bodhisattva Vow” skateboard decks… Utah Buddhists divided in legal battle over temple A legal dispute has arisen between members of the Vietnamese-American Unified Buddhist Association of Utah and the Vietnamese-American Unified Buddhist Congress in the United States of America over a temple property in Salt Lake City's Rose Park neighborhood. Apparently the Utah group had donated the property to the national congress, though members of the local group say that the deed was given without their consent. Protesters in the local group gathered outside another temple in a Salt Lake City suburb on Saturday, where...

Wind and Water – The Wonderful World of Feng Shui: Talk with Ven. Jampa Ludrup: Sunday, Oct 28 from 2-4 pm Wind and Water – The Wonderful World of Feng Shui: Talk with Ven. Jampa Ludrup: Sunday, Oct 28 from 2-4 pm Posted: 08 Oct 2012 03:00 PM PDT Respected Feng Shui master and consultant, Venerable Jampa Ludrup, will present a lively talk and slide show on the ancient science of Feng Shui, which teaches us how to arrange our physical environment to create harmony in our surroundings and enhance our well-being. During this special event, you will learn some of the ideas behind Feng Shui and the many ways in which it can benefit you and your loved ones. According to Lama Zopa Rinpcohe, "The number one way of helping people is Buddhist – the number two is Feng Shui." During his New York stay while on his East Coast tour from London, Ven. Jampa is also available for personal consultations at your home or workplace, which w...

Heian-Period Buddhist painting on display at Byodoin temple Heian-Period Buddhist painting on display at Byodoin temple Turmoil over Salt Lake Buddhist temple prompts protest Brainwashed into quitting medical school Sri Lanka East’s excavations suggest Meditation was early bird Pakistan struggles with smuggled Buddhist relics Bhutan aims to be first 100% organic nation Attack on Buddhist Temples premeditated: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Our Sixth Annual Online Auction is coming! Heian-Period Buddhist painting on display at Byodoin temple Posted: 07 Oct 2012 07:00 PM PDT THE ASAHI SHIMBUN, October 6, 2012 Kyoto, Japan -- The public got its first glimpse of a famous Buddhist painting on Oct. 6, when the Byodoin temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, unveiled the "Nissokan-zu." <<The original "Nissokan-zu," right, painted on ...