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At a temple in Thailand, parents mourn a 12-year-old mass shooting victim, and a father pleads for forgiveness

To me, this illustrates the central role of forgiveness in Thai culture. It is a reminder to me of the nature of forgiveness in my practice.

This is not meant to be political.

theguardian.com
u/EmptyMind76 — 8 days ago
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Buddhist nun Sarah Hudson has joined local opposition to the proposed construction of a massive data center next to her monastery, Wat Buddharatanaram. Despite the strong objections, local authorities approved the project.

dailymail.com
u/Dzienks00 — 13 days ago
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A NY physician who claimed to be guided by the Holy Spirit and God's love deliberately attacked a Buddhist temple, resulting in the suspension of his medical license and a prison sentence.

nytimes.com
u/Dzienks00 — 12 days ago
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The Arrow River Forest Hermitage finally breaks ground on a new kitchen!

For those who aren't aware, the Arrow River Forest Hermitage has been fundraising for a new kitchen project. Their current one was built as a temporary building in the 1970s and has structural problems.

Check out their fundraiser page if you're interested in cultivating generosity, earning merit, and helping out the sangha as they still need to raise funds to finish the project.

arrowriver.ca
u/EmptyMind76 — 11 days ago
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Ancient Buddhist Site Added To 2026 UNESCO’s World Heritage List (Witness where the Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon, and where the sangha began.) -- Pictures Inside

news18.com
u/Dzienks00 — 13 days ago