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 »

Nirvana on the north gray line - Tne Moscow News

Tne Moscow News

Nirvana on the north gray line Tne Moscow News ... Northern Moscow's Otradnoye neighborhood has a less-thanholy reputation, but it holds some truly divine spots – beginning with “Little Jerusalem,” a religious center containing a mosque, a church, a synagogue and the beginning of a Buddhist temple.

MIKE AND IKE by Charlie Finch - Artnet

MIKE AND IKE by Charlie Finch Artnet by Charlie Finch Mike and Ike was a famous movie-theater candy in the 1950s, subject of a routine by the notorious x-rated comedian Redd Foxx. Who knew that Mike Kelley, one of the most successful, gregarious and beloved artists of his time, ... and more »

Buddhist museum to rival all other museums worldwide - Examiner.com

Buddhist museum to rival all other museums worldwide Examiner.com 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 Nichiren, ...

Quote of the day - Peninsula On-line

Quote of the day Peninsula On-line Painting, masonry, jewellery, pottery and bronze casting among others still play a very important facet of life in the municipality called the 'city of devotees' where the famous Hollywood film 'Little Buddha' was partly shot. Famous in Patan Durbar ... and more »