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This article continues and concludes the story of the Buddha's life, starting with his flight from home at age 29, and covering his subsequent spiritual quest, awakening, teaching, and death.  

The President's troop decision in Afghanistan evolved from the decision of previous presidents to walk away from Afghanistan after the Soviets left. Afghanistan - Soviet Union - Asia - Society and Culture - Government  

AYUTHAYA, Thailand (Reuters Life!) - Thai police promised to get tough with criminals who steal historic artifacts for the international market after a spate of thefts from the old capital of Ayuthaya outraged the public in the Buddhist country.  

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Michelle Moreau Apricots (Farmington) What is your ideal night for bartending? My ideal night for bartending is having all my regulars show up on one night. It's like a reality show with all of them here. Favorite drink to make? We had a tequila party here over the summer and I was asked...  

Buddha finds his biker-babe in Boston (after a poetry reading 11-7-93)    In that boozy lounge setting       he sat on a chair signing autographs      and reassured dharma bound acolytes -       that reward is not necessarily accompanied      with virtuous desire And there she was       his "Ladakh Buddhess Biker Babe" She sat to his right       flashing her breasts         under a tough black leather jacket      slouchily open to reveal...  

(TrendHunter.com) Buddhism is a religion that encompasses concepts such as karma, rebirth and nirvana. It is a very peaceful religion, not to say that any of the majors religions are not, and has early roots which can be…  

A renowned Buddhist teacher has decried the eviction of his followers from a monastery in southern Vietnam, and Vietnamese intellectuals have issued a petition to support them, an unusual move in this communist country where free speech is restricted.Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese-born Zen master who popularized Buddhism in the West, wrote a letter last week to President Nguyen Minh Triet in which he criticized the police who evicted nearly 400...  

Calcutta TelegraphFrench boost for Buddha's investment plans in stateIndian ExpressA number of French companies are keen to invest in Bengal. This was the message given to Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee by French Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont, who is currently in Kolkata to promote Bonjour India, a festival of France. ...France looks to double bilateral trade with IndiaEconomic TimesDiscover France in 60 daysCalcutta TelegraphGrand...  

A Pakistani man looking at Buddha sculptures at a museum in Peshawar in Oct... A Buddha sculpture at a museum in Peshawar in October 2009. Archaeologists ... A Pakistani visitor looking at the Buddhist sculptures at a museum in Pesha ...  

Indian ExpressLow turnout at Buddha rally after Trinamool threatTimes of IndiaTAMLUK (East Midnapore): After 32 years, the boot is on the other foot. CPM cadres, who used threats, pressure tactics and violence for years to prevent the Opposition from holding rallies and meetings, found themselves cornered on Sunday, ...Buddha changes gear, turns combativeIndian ExpressDon't surrender: CMCalcutta TelegraphPeople will not tolerate use of force...  

Gautam Buddha's ashes in HillsTimes of IndiaThe Dharma Chakra Committee (DCC) of Darjeeling brought the casket containing the ashes of Buddha to the Druk-Sa-Ngag Choeling monastery near Dali on Friday ...and more »  

FEARLESSNESS IN UNCERTAIN TIMES – The Path of Meditation The Victoria Shambhala Centre is pleased to offer this program with Acharya Allyn Lyon Friday November 6 at 7:00p.m. andSaturday November 7 from 9:00a.m.- 4:30p.m.New and experienced meditators are invited to join us.The program fee is $45.00If you wish to register or have any questions please contact Marni Lalonde by email at marnil@  

Co-sponsored by Victoria Zen Centre and UVic Interfaith ServicesBrad Warner is a Zen monk, writer, bass player and film-maker. He wrote the books Hardcore Zen, Sit Down And Shut Up and his latest, Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate. His Zen pedigree, for those who value such things, is that he received Dharma Transmission from Gudo Nishijima Roshi, who received his transmission from Rempo  

Join us every Sunday for a Community sit at the Lynn Wylie Yoga Studio, #202 – 1600 Bay Street (Shakespeare St. entrance) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. On the first Sunday of each month, there will be a guided meditation and on the third Sunday of each month, the sit will focus on Metta (Loving Kindness) meditation. Everyone is welcome! Details: http://victoriavipassana.org/?p=218Additional