Leung Man Tao is a respected commentator on a vast spectrum of social issues in China. He once remarked: “Buddhism is not Chicken Soup for the Soul, it tells us to live in the present and be true to yourself.” This seems especially relevant to the many issues we face today.
Current Features and Highlights
- Weekly Feature (every Sunday): Leung Man Tao's "No Chicken Soup for the Soul": Terrorism, Social Issues, and Buddhism(01/08/2010)
- Justice Insulted: Murderer of Buddhist monk gets only 4 years(02/08/2010)
- The influence of the media on the Manila Hostage Crisis, and what we can learn from the tragedy(01/08/2010)
- The Aftermath of Hong Kong's Manila Hostage Tragedy(01/08/2010)
- My Journey as a Buddhist, by Dr. Bill M. Mak(01/08/2010)
- Lucid Hope(01/08/2010)
Indonesia court orders Buddha Bar shut after complaint
(Reuters Life!) - The Indonesian branch of the Buddha Bar, an international chain of upmarket bars, has been ordered to close because its name caused distress to Buddhists, local media reported on Wednesday. English language newspaper Jakarta Globe reported that Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday ordered the owners of the bar, Nireta Vista Creative, to close down immediately.
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Indonesia court orders Buddha Bar shut after complaint
(02/09/2010) Source: www.reuters.com(Reuters Life!) - The Indonesian branch of the Buddha Bar, an international chain of upmarket bars, has been ordered to close because its name caused distress to Buddhists, local media reported on Wednesday.
English language newspaper Jakarta Globe reported that Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday ordered the owners of the bar, Nireta Vista Creative, to close down immediately.
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