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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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'The Buddha' documentary by PBS: Watch it online

'The Buddha', a PBS documentary featuring the Buddha's life and works presented by a laundry list of teachers and celebrities, can now be seen in...
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'The Buddha' documentary premiers April 7th on PBS (trailer)

On Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. ET, PBS will bring to life Siddhartha and his journey in THE BUDDHA, a two-hour documentary directed by...
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Why won't Buddhists take a unified stance on God?

It's difficult for non-religious and religious people alike to understand the Buddhist viewpoint of irrelevance when it comes to the existence of a...
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Feb. 2010 free e-book of the month: "The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists - Explained"

The Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths are just the beginning of the orderly structure of Buddhist doctrine. Buddhist philosophy has been...
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Why do we waste time instead of doing what is good for us?

This is part of the Breaking Habits series. Boredom, anger and sadness are perceived to be unpleasant emotions. It's become the status quo to avoid...
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Irritation and argument: Seeking the 'moral high ground'

If there's one thing that can be counted on after waking in the morning, it's that someone or something will try our patience and endurance. This...
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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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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: 'Mindfulness of breathing' meditation

The mindfulness of breathing meditation described in the Anapanasati Sutta is the same meditation that the Buddha used to achieve enlightenment....
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