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Comments on the upcoming Nalanda University

by P. K. Gautam, IDSA, August 31, 2010

New Delhi, India -- The new Nalanda University now being planned to be rebuilt will soon provide momentum to the systematic study of Buddhism in India of various shades and nuances.

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Growth in a Buddhist Economy

by Jeffrey D. Sachs, Project Syndicate, Aug 25, 2010

NEW YORK, USA -- I have just returned from Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom of unmatched natural beauty, cultural richness, and inspiring self-reflection. From the kingdom’s uniqueness now arises a set of economic and social questions that are of pressing interest for the entire world.

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Dangers Of Compassion

by Katie Loncke, The Buddhist Channel, August 26, 2010

Originally published Aug 4, 2010 on Katie Loncke's Blog
http://kloncke.com/2010/08/04/dangers-of-compassion/

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Mind over matter

By Claude Arpi, The Pioneer, August 9, 2010

The Tibetan Buddhist tradition draws its root texts from the Nalanda masters and describes itself as a ‘science of the mind’. It is ironical, therefore, that an initiative to revive the Great Vihara of northern India should plan not to include its greatest champion — the Dalai Lama

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Post of UN Secretary-General: Why not a Buddhist next time?

By Senaka Weeraratna, The Buddhist Channel, July 23, 2010

Colombo, Sri Lanka -- The post of UN Secretary – General is usually given to a suitable candidate drawn from a particular continent using the principle of geographical rotation, almost every ten years. The tenure of the incumbent usually comprises two five year terms.

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