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What South America’s largest Buddhist temple says about the religion’s growing influence in Brazil
When it opened in 1992 on the outskirts of São Paulo, Brazil, the Zu Lai temple was the first of its kind in the region.
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Must visit Buddhist temples : All about Buddha heritage across the country
The prominence of Lord Buddha's temples and stupas in India reflects the history and cultures of Buddhism. By visiting these ...
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How the CCP Co-opted an Ancient Buddhist Monk
The Chinese government venerates Kumarajiva not only for his contributions to Buddhism but also as a symbol of China’s ...
The relics of Ratnagiri
Archaeologists unearth a massive Buddha head at Ratnagiri Buddhist site, shedding new light on Buddhism's influence.
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From Zen Monk to Catholic: A British Soldier’s Remarkable Conversion Story
Raised without faith, Stephen Williams embraced Zen Buddhism before a surprising encounter led him to Catholicism and Opus ...
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Religious Repression in China
The number of believers in all religions has increased sharply, with Buddhism growing the fastest of all. As interest in religion has increased, so have efforts by the state to control it ...
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Colonel Henry Olcott and the Buddhist Kingdom of Lion
Colonel Henry Steel Olcott was famously denounced as an “unmitigated rascal” by the New York Times in 1871. In Sri Lanka, ...
Annual Buddhism expo focuses on globalization
A four-day expo held under the theme “Your Enlightenment! Buddhism Adventure” will take place April 3-6 at Coex in Seoul, ...