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Buddhism is made of more than meditation, monks and monasteries

By Quentin Kilpatrick, The BG News, February 4, 2010



Bowling Green, OH (USA)
-- The Buddhism that comes to mind for many Americans -- ancient wise-men in robes, peaceful monks in isolated mountaintop monasteries and meditation -- is a romanticized and partial understanding of the religion.  More
 





Indonesia asks Borobudur visitors to don a sarong
AFP, Feb 3, 2010
JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Visitors flashing their knees at Indonesia's number-one tourist attraction, the ancient Borobudur temple, will have to wear government-issue sarongs under a new plan to protect the site's dignity.  More


4,000 Buddhists to Visit NK in March
By Lee Hyo-won, The Korea Times, Feb 5, 2010
Seoul, South Korea -- Amid discussions over the possible resumption of cross-border trips to North Korea's Mt. Geumgang, thousands of South Korean Buddhists are expected to visit a temple located in the scenic park next month, an organizer of the planned trip said.  More


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