Buddhist MonksNews and information about Buddhist monks.Undeterred: The People's Desire- September 16, 2008 In an effort to prevent yet another peoples' uprising, Burma's military government has stepped up security measures, ordering police forces to remain overnight at local ward administrative offices, sources ...http://www.mizzima.com/edop/anslysis/1047-undeterred-the-peoples-desire.html Poi Sang Long Follows Shan Tradition- September 16, 2008 The annual Poi Sang Long ceremony got away in the northern Thailand city of Mae Hong Son today, April 6. Practised by the Shan people of Burma and northern Thailand the ceremony means Festival Crystal Sons and ...http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1041986/poi_sang_long_follows_shan_tradition.html Five Must-See Chinese Temples- September 16, 2008 Bali is renowned worldwide for its beautiful Hindu temples and although the predominant religion is Hindu Dharma , there are other places of worship on the island that are for those of other religions such as ...http://www.baliblog.com/places-to-go/five-must-see-chinese-temples.html Know about Myanmar- September 16, 2008 Reasons to visit Myanmar Shwedagon Paya in Yangon is popularly ranked as the 8th wonder of the world The historic city of Bagan is ranked 17th among the 100 places of a life time in Hillman wonders Sule Pagoda ...http://www.groundreport.com/Arts_and_Culture/Know-about-Myanmar-Burma A journey to India, land of religions- September 16, 2008 Hindu pilgrims bring a newborn into a temple for the first time. Sikh priests sing all night at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/232020,a-journey-to-india-land-of-religions.html Report: Tibetan Monk in Hiding from Chinese- September 16, 2008 A Buddhist monk who provided a rare first-hand account of China's crackdown on Tibetan protesters says he has gone into hiding.http://www.voanews.com/english/2008-09-16-voa3.cfm?rss=asia Heritage sites' preservation needs expert touch- September 15, 2008 Crying for attention: Bavikonda, one of the most famous Buddhist sites . VISAKHAPATNAM: Officially, the documented history of this city may date back to a couple of hundred years as per the bureaucratic ...http://www.thehindu.com/2008/09/16/stories/2008091658860300.htm Telegraph UK: Exiled Burmese monks dream of new uprising - Philip Sherwell- September 15, 2008 In their distinctive russet red robes, the two Burmese monks sit cross-legged and meditate before sunrise in front of an altar topped with candles, offerings of fruit, water and flowers and a statue of Buddha.http://www.burmanet.org/news/2008/09/15/telegraph-uk-exiled-burmese-monks-dream-of-new-upr... Is nothing sacred- September 15, 2008 An interesting case of tax law stemming from Japan. Saying a final goodbye to pets at a funeral is a special moment for owners, but the monks involved must still cough up money in taxes, Japan's top court has ...http://wizbangblog.com/content/2008/09/15/is-nothing-sacred.php Today in History - Record-Journal- September 15, 2008 On Sept. 24, 1789, Congress passed a Judiciary Act which provided for an Attorney General and a Supreme Court. On this date: In 1869, thousands of businessmen were ruined in a Wall Street panic known as "Black Friday" after financiers Jay Gould and ...http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/education/x55304824/Today-in-History |