Tuesday, April 30, 2013

IN THE NEWS: Tibet issue is raised by France with China

THE EXAMINER WRITES: On April 26, 2013, the Central Tibetan Administration reported, France Raises Tibet Issue with China. French President Francois Hollande has said he raised the issue of Tibet during his talks with the new leadership in China. The situation in Tibet has been becoming increasingly tragic as 117 Tibetans have set themselves on fire to protest against the Chinese government’s repressive policies in Tibet.

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RECIPE: One-pan summer eggs

FROM BBC GOOD FOOD: Satisfy your hunger with this fresh and easy vegetarian supper, or brunch if you prefer






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5 Flexible Jobs for Flexible People

MY YOGA ONLINE WRITES: If you’re a yoga enthusiast, along with being physically flexible, you may have also adopted a flexible mindset. Breathing,meditation, focus -- doing these on a regular basis can kind of change your whole outlook on life.




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IN THE NEWS: A sacred strategy emerges

THE NATION WRITES: A breeze was blowing, the birds were singing. It was a sunny day in Nakhon Ratchasima's Pakchong district, perfect for a rare interview with the globally revered Vietnamese Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh.




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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Urban Food Forests in Seattle

MINDFUL LIVING NETWORK WRITES: Seattle, Washington is reported to be one of the top ten green cities in the United States. And, it seems now that Seattle is taking their eco-friendly initiative a step further by planting the largest urban food forest on public land in the U.S.




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IN THE NEWS: Nepali TV host earns Guinness record for longest talk show


REUTERS WRITES: A Nepali television host has earned the Guinness world record for the longest television talk show in a marathon discussion about the founder of Buddhism which lasted more than two days.



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Saturday, April 13, 2013

IN THE NEWS: Buddhism in the Midwest


LORI ERICKSON WRITES: Chicago, USA -- Inside the main hall of the Drepung Gomang Institute, gilded statues of Buddha and brilliantly colored images of fierce deities adorn the altar. As the smell of incense wafts through the air, a Tibetan monk chants a sutra, his low tones weaving a soothing, meditative melody.


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