November 2, 2011 11:07 AM
Tag: Buddhism
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Nepal Rejects Ambitious Chinese Buddhist Venture
The Nepalese government has announced that it “will not entertain” a proposed $3 billion redevelopment of the Buddha’s birthplace by Hong Kong-based NGO, the Asia Pacific Exchange and Cooperation Foundation. From The Times of India:Less than a fortnight after a Chinese nongovernmental organisation announced its plan for what amounted to a virtual takeover of Lumbini, the birthplaceJuly 28, 2011 4:28 PM
A Budding Buddhist Revolution?
As Tibetan monks set themselves ablaze in protest of Beijing’s rule, young Han Chinese are heading west to seek refuge
The Lumbini Project: China’s $3bn for Buddhism
For Al Jazeera, Melissa Chan reports on the Lumbini Project, for which the Chinese government is contributing US$3 billion
July 17, 2011 7:05 PM
Chinese Copper Mine Will Crush Ancient Afghan Buddhist Site
The Los Angeles Times reports the impending destruction of a 5th Century Buddhist monastery in Afghanistan to make way for
July 15, 2011 7:50 PM
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