Shaolin told to clean up its image - China Daily

China Daily

Shaolin told to clean up its image China Daily By An Baijie and Xiang Mingchao (China Daily) ZHENGZHOU - China's most famous Buddhist temple, the Shaolin Temple, could become better known for messiness and poor service. An investigation of the five-star tourist spot found piles of garbage, ... Shaolin's Embarrassment of RichesEconomic Observer all 11 news articles »

At Wing Bowl XX, Two Competitive Eaters' Legacies Are on the Line - The Atlantic

The Atlantic

At Wing Bowl XX, Two Competitive Eaters' Legacies Are on the Line The Atlantic It's a balance that he says he got from his father, Yasouo, a historian at Japan's first Buddhist temple, and his late mother, Toshiko, who died about five years ago. Wing Bowl won't be a completely new experience for Kobayashi—he ate a cheesesteak in ... and more »

Tibet And Buddhism To Stay Liberated - Science 2.0

Tibet And Buddhism To Stay Liberated Science 2.0 The face of enlightened Buddhism: Muho Noelke, German physics and philosophy student turned Japanese Zen Master overseeing Antai-ji, a Buddhist monastery. No kissing of the Dull Lama's feet here. Much of Indian Buddhism is of course no more than a ... and more »

Global Epic on Karma to Benefit World's First Museum of Buddhism and Yoga - ChakraNews.com

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Global Epic on Karma to Benefit World's First Museum of Buddhism and Yoga ChakraNews.com In addition, the collection features the world's oldest and longest thangka in 24K gold showing the Indo-Tibetan influence; ancient scrolls of China's most famous Buddhist emperors, original art by Japan's all-time greatest Buddhist monks including ... and more »

10 of Tokyo's best works of architecture - The Guardian

The Guardian

10 of Tokyo's best works of architecture The Guardian Inside, the gloomy, red-felt-lined elevators seem better suited to a David Lynch movie than a temple. Reiyukai Shakaden was built in 1925 for a Buddhist lay sect and houses a large meditation room with a giant Buddha statue. But visitors are welcome, ... and more »