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Why meditation has a place in business
Increasingly applied in western psychology, the practice of mindfulness comes out of the Buddhist tradition of meditation, and is championed by a growing number of celebrities, athletes and executives.
Former Internet Entrepreneur Opens Meditation Studio in Paia
Cheyenne Ehrlich began by teaching celebrities and Internet executives at a $25,000 charity retreat on how to access the benefits of meditation—and now he brings his transformative practice to Maui’s north shore. Paia Meditation, described by Cheyenne as a "yoga studio for your mind," offers an elegant and peaceful space to develop a practice that is scientifically proven to reduce stress, increase brain function, lower blood pressure and so much more.
Malaysia — Moving majesty
Malaysians live in a country where religion and race are often erroneously linked ; one tends to think of Buddhism as being synonymous with the Chinese community. However, students of history and/or religion will tell you that the roots of Buddhism lie not in China, but India, where Buddha himself spent most of his life.
Thich Nhat Hanh accuses Vietnam of evicting his followers
Thich Nhat Hanh says mobs were sent in to clear monasteries and calls on regime to restore religious freedom
Master Hui Li and his love for Africa
Called by some the Albert Schweitzer of Chinese Buddhism, Venerable Master Hui Li vowed to devote five lifetimes to alleviating the problems of Africa.
Meaning of Tattoos in Thailand
For many, tattoos can be a sign of rebellion, individuality or fashion; but in Thailand, tattoos have a whole different meaning.
Malaysia — Buddhists everywhere observe Wesak Day
Buddhists thronged SJKC Foon Yew 1 here to celebrate the state-level Wesak Day organised by the Malaysian Buddhist Association Johor chapter.
Staying neutral is hard for monks, Thailand.
Buddhist monk Ajahn Suthep has been showing up at the anti-government Red Shirts rally site in the city but says he is neutral.
First Buddhist supermarket opens in HCM City, Vietnam
Providing vegetarian food, plus Buddhist clothes, flowers, and objects of worship, Phap Hoa Buddhism Supermarket opened at HCM City’s Pho Quang pagoda on May 15.
Burma - ’I can’t erase that Vision... It haunts me’
Awbata, a 30-year-old monk, fled Rangoon after witnessing the security forces’ brutality at the height of the uprising.