Bangladesh (CHAKRA) – A human rights group in New Delhi has requested UN intervention after attacks on tribal areas in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in Bangladesh.
“The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) has demanded the intervention of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) Navi Pillay to ask Bangladesh government to take appropriate action on [...]
By Tan Ong
Tiger Woods renews his faith in Buddhism
Florida, US (CHAKRA) – While addressing the media on Friday, Tiger Woods wholeheartedly expressed an apology to his fans and family for his irresponsible behaviour. He said “I am deeply sorry for the irresponsible, selfish behaviour I indulged in.” He spoke very seriously and sincerely. He did not [...]
By Antony Thomas
Washington D.C. (CHAKRA) — The fourteenth Dalai Lama of Buddhist Tibet, was in Washington D.C. yesterday to visit President Obama. President Obama is the fourth US president to meet with Dalai Lama, despite China’s request to cancel the meeting. The occurrence of such a visit taking place, makes clear what the stance of [...]
By Karishma Patel
Singapore (CHAKRA) — Venerable Dhammika, a Buddhist monk, has expressed his concern about the effectiveness interfaith dialogue, to prevent another Rony Tan mess from taking place.
Venerable Dhammika was born in Australia and has been a Buddhist monk for 32 years. He is the spiritual advisor to the Buddha Dhamma Mandala Society in Singapore.
Lighthouse [...]
By Tan Ong
Singapore (CHAKRA) – When Ben Loke wanted to boost his luck with financial prospects, he did not turn to hi banker or broker but instead the 35-year-old went to a professional tattoo shop to ink on his back a “sak yant” religious symbol in hopes of wealth and happiness.
”I’m a Buddhist, and the [...]
By Tan Ong
Hollywood Star Goldie Hawn practices Buddhism
UK (CHAKRA) – Oscar winning actress Goldie Hawn is planning to open a Buddhist school in the UK. She is in the midst of working with Britain’s Conservative Party to make plans for such a school.
The actress, known for her role in Death Becomes Her, runs the educational [...]
By Suchin Kumar
Buddhist Monks participate in the organized meeting
Thailand — (CHAKRA) The ordination of 100 000 monks was organized on Friday February 6, 2010, as part of the Morality Revival Project by the abbot of the Dhammakaya temple in Thailand. One hundred men are to be authentic monks for 49 days with an objective to [...]
By Karishma Patel
Zen Buddhist monk leader Thich Nhat Hanh speaks in Bangkok
Hanoi, Vietnam (CHAKRA) — Followers of an influential Buddhist Monk were forced from two temples causing French-based Zen master and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh to make a plea for religious freedom.
Devotees of Nhat Hanh have gone underground since last month, after they were [...]
By Karishma Patel
CM Narendra Modi and the Dalai Lama visit the centre where Lord Buddha’s body relics have been kept in a casket, in Vadodara on Friday.
Vadodara, Gujarat (CHAKRA) – Buddhism was born in this country, which makes me a son of India, born to Tibetian parents” is how the Dalai Lama described himself as [...]
