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Buddhabadges: Punk-inspired altruism goes viral

Buddhabadges' founder Anoki Casey had an eclectic religious upbringing. "But I was always drawn to the iconography of Buddhism," he...
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Aug 2nd 'Buddhism for the Curious' program in Columbus

Good Introduction to Buddhism classes are increasing in number all over the country as the popularity of this 2,600-year-old religion grows in...
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Go Veggie (one day a week) movement gains support with schools, cities, celebrities

Since this story was first covered on Examiner last October, the GoVeggie Facebook page has risen to more than 1100 fans and a number of state-side...
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Tzu Chi Foundation on the ground in Haiti; relief for survivors

The Tzu Chi Foundation, previously featured on Examiner, has been providing relief for Haitians affected by the recent earthquake that killed a...
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Winter Feast for the Soul: 40 days of worldwide practice (all traditions!)

It seems like programs and efforts to change the human awareness have been growing and multiplying by leaps and bounds. Even bloggers are getting...
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Buddhism 101: Is there Buddhist forgiveness and redemption?

It's no secret that this week has been eventful for the American Buddhist sangha. The top story has definitely been the comments of Brit Hume on...
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The inevitable response to an uninformed remark: Tiger Woods, Buddhism, and Fox News

A rare Commentary from Emily Breder, Buddhism Examiner I’ve been avoiding the Tiger Woods story like the plague. Until now, I haven’t...
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Keep stress to a minimum with this holiday meditation

Holidays, even those that go well in hindsight, are a disruption to a regular routine. By treating yourself for stress before the stress begins,...
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Buddhism 101: Metta (loving-kindness) meditation

The loving-kindness, or metta, meditation can be performed anywhere. It is not an exercise mainly for the meditation cushion. It is best performed...
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Ten influential Buddhist women

Women have been amazingly influential in the Buddhist world. While more parochial societies have underplayed their works and tried to keep them...
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