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What it’s really like at a ‘White Lotus’-style Buddhist temple
Buddhist temples vary in style and design, but they usually feature a main hall, a Buddha statue and space to meditate.
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This Midwest Town Has A Stunning Cambodian Temple That Looks Airlifted Over From Southeast Asia
You can admire the architecture, an impressive representation of Cambodian temples in the United States, and immerse yourself in their Buddhist customs without visiting Cambodia. This temple ...
Why are monks protesting at Bodh Gaya, Buddhism's holiest site, in Bihar?
A longstanding dispute over the control of Bodh Gaya’s Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar is once again at the forefront. Several ...
This Week in Explainers: Why Parliament clearing Waqf bill has stirred protests
Bill, 2024, was passed by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha after marathon debates in both Houses. However, the Parliament ...
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The White Lotus: What the show gets wrong about Buddhist practices
It depicts a young American woman who is interested in joining a yearlong meditation program at a Buddhist temple, even though Thai temples do not offer such programs. It also portrays a temple ...
The Conversation12d
What ‘The White Lotus’ gets wrong about the meaning and goals of common Buddhist practices
It depicts a young American woman who is interested in joining a yearlong meditation program at a Buddhist temple, even though Thai temples do not offer such programs. It also portrays a temple ...
Suburban Buddhist temple launches fundraiser for Myanmar earthquake victims
The Burmese Buddhist Association in Elmhurst is collecting monetary donations to be sent to Myanmar, where a 7.7 magnitude ...