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April 21, 2009 -Tibetan lama on trial for weapons charge in China.
A respected Tibetan lama went on trial on weapons charges Tuesday as three people were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for deadly arson attacks during last year's rioting in the Tibetan capital. More On This News

April 21, 2009 -Jakarta Buddha Bar changes name following protests.
The management of the controversial Buddha Bar finally pulled down its sign board Tuesday and changed the name of the high- class restaurant to the original Dutch name..... More On This News

April 20, 2009 -All religions converge in Varanasi
There was a one day conference on Sunday 19th April in Varanasi which saw the confluence of the Buddhist Monks and other religious leaders to deliberate on the similarities between Buddhist and Vedic cultures. More On This News

April 19, 2009 -More women are taking to Buddhism: First woman master.
Dr Peter Skilling a leading international Buddhist scholar will explore the Buddha's formative role in shaping Asia in a Sydney Ideas lecture to be held at the University of Sydney on Tuesday, 7 April, 2009. More On This News

April 2, 2009 -Did Buddha invent Asia? International expert at Sydney Ideas
It is really interesting to know that a large number of women in India are taking to Buddhism. Many young girl in Himachal Pradesh are opting to study Buddhism. More On This News

April 2, 2009 - Dalai Lama lauds principle of non-violence
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said that non violence is very much essential in todays world. More On This News

April 1, 2009 -Dalai Lama completes 50 yrs in exile in India
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama completed 50 years in India and he wants to tell India how much it has done for the Tibetan refugee community and himself. More On This News

Mar 24, 2009 -Shaolin Temple monks demonstrate power of mind over matter in Sacramento performance
The monks of Shaolin temple displayed a wonderful art of Zen Buddhism, in a 20-minute demonstration, the monks displayed the power of mind over matter at Sacramento's Masonic Temple. More On This News

Mar 23, 2009 -American lama puts his twist on Buddhism
Jeffrey Miller became Lama Surya Das and opened a retreat center near Austin. More On This News

Mar 23, 2009 -Beijing's 'living Buddha' saddened by Harper's Dalai Lama meeting
A Tibetan religious figure considered to be a "living Buddha" by Beijing says Prime Minister Stephen Harper's support for the Dalai Lama is offensive to the Chinese people... More On This News

Mar 19, 2009 -The Buddha as Astute Businessman, Economist, Lawyer
' THE BUDDHA was a businessman. But don't take anyone's word for it - it's written in stone. ' More On This News