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Indonesia's Tolerance Exemplified in the Thudong Journey of Buddhist MonksThe Buddhist Channel, 2 June 2023Magelang, Indonesia -- In a remarkable display of tolerance and harmony, Indonesian communities warmly embraced a group of Buddhist monks embarking on the Thudong pilgrimage, a traditional practice of walking long distances to emulate the Buddha. The streets leading to Magelang, Central Java, were filled with enthusiastic crowds as dozens of bhantes (Buddhist monks) made their way towards the Borobudur Temple, their final destination. more…
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Vesak Day famtrip seeks to promote Borobudur templeThe Jakarta Post, May 28, 2018Jogjakarta, Indonesia -- Sixteen Buddhist monks and journalists from Thailand and Vietnam are among the participants of the Vesak Day 2562 familiarization trip (famtrip) to Yogyakarta and Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java initiated by the Tourism Ministry from May 27 to June 1. more…
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Buddhists pray for peace, tolerance in Indonesiaby Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, November 19, 2016Sumatra, Indonesia -- Hundreds of Buddhists in Medan, North Sumatra, held a joint prayer for peace and tolerance in Indonesia, amid rising religious tensions across the country. more…
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Buddhist temples attacked in SumatraThe Bangkok Post, Jul 30, 2016JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Indonesian authorities detained seven people in northern Sumatra island on Saturday on suspicion of attacking several Buddhist temples the previous night, officials said more…
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Borobudur Planned to be Mecca for BuddhistsTempo, 4 October, 2015
Jakarta, Indonesia -- Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister Rizal Ramli said that he would make the Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, to become the main tour destination for Buddhists from around the world. more…
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