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“The Essential Sangharakshita” by Urgyen Sangharakshita, edited by Karen Stout

Buddhism has always adapted its presentation as it has taken root in new cultures, finding new idioms and new forms…

April 16, 2009

Buddhism for kids – interactively

What would the Buddha have said if he'd known schools would be studying his life 2,500 years later - using…

February 6, 2009

“Hello At Last, Embracing the Koan of Friendship and Meditation,” by Sara Jenkins

Sara Jenkins was handed a dilemma in the form of two seemingly contradictory teachings: while on retreat, maintain silence and…

June 20, 2008

The Larkhall attic Margaret turned into a Buddhist shrine (Evening Times, Glasgow, Scotland)

Margaret Fergusson's quiet Larkhall bungalow would be like any other in her street. . . if it wasn't for the…

May 28, 2004

A religion for everyone? (The Scotsman, Edinburgh, Scotland)

The robes are mustard and plum. The glasses are thick as jam-jar bottoms. The head is shaven to a dark,…

May 27, 2004

Buddhism: the new religion of choice for 30-somethings (Sunday Herald, Scotland)

WHEN the Dalai Lama visits Scotland this summer he will find fertile ground for his teachings. Experts believe the number…

March 7, 2004

Meditation for ‘Christmas rage’

Christmas shoppers in Manchester are being offered a remedy for stress. The Manchester Buddhist Centre is showing a video on…

December 1, 2003