Opinion
Why the earthquake could help hasten the fall of Myanmar’s brutal dictator (cloned)
Annabel Venning’s family lived in Myanmar for many years before it was ruled by a repressive military regime. Denied democracy and devastated by natural disaster, its suffering people are in their gre ...
What ‘The White Lotus’ gets wrong about the meaning and goals of common Buddhist practices
A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to full ordination as a monastic.
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Cambodian monks disrobed in Pattaya for breaching Buddhist rules
Three Cambodian monks were stripped of their saffron robes in Pattaya after locals complained they had broken traditional ...
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The White Lotus: What the Netflix hit gets wrong about Buddhist practices
can ordain as novice female monks for a short period. During this time, they learn what it is like to wear the robes, receive offerings and study the Buddhist texts. Many women find this ...
Pattaya police disrobe Cambodian monks for illegal entry, violating Buddhist conduct
Three Cambodian monks were forced to give up their saffron robes in Pattaya after locals complained that they had breached ...
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Wrathful deities are invoked in a Tibetan Buddhist dance in a monastery in north India
BAIJNATH, India—Wearing colorful robes and fearsome masks ... and belongs to the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Some of its monks come from exiled Tibetan families, while others ...
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What ‘The White Lotus’ gets wrong about the meaning and goals of common Buddhist practices
can ordain as novice female monks for a short period. During this time, they learn what it is like to wear the robes, receive offerings and study the Buddhist texts. Many women find this ...