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Sümela, Turkey: The ancient monastery hanging from a cliff
54 years, 11 months ago

Sümela, Turkey: The ancient monastery hanging from a cliff

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, CNN — If its ancient walls could talk, Sümela Monastery in eastern Turkey would have quite a few stories to tell. Even more alluring than Sümela’s tumultuous history is a location that seems generated by artificial intelligence or computer graphics rather than a real place — chapels, courtyards, library, living quarters, …

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Sümela, Turkey: The ancient monastery hanging from a cliff
54 years, 11 months ago

Sümela, Turkey: The ancient monastery hanging from a cliff

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, CNN — If its ancient walls could talk, Sümela Monastery in eastern Turkey would have quite a few stories to tell. Even more alluring than Sümela’s tumultuous history is a location that seems generated by artificial intelligence or computer graphics rather than a real place — chapels, courtyards, library, living quarters, …

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Inspired by reality TV, Buddhist monks become matchmakers
8 months ago

Inspired by reality TV, Buddhist monks become matchmakers

LA Times  

Three monks, a horde of reporters and 20 singles looking for love walked into a Buddhist temple. So began the third edition of “Naneun Jeollo” — or “To the temple” — a matchmaking event launched last year by the Korean Buddhist Foundation for Social Welfare to fulfill the religion’s commitment to fostering “social cohesion.” Ji-su, a participant, hangs a wish …

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Britain faces recession risk in election year, warns Bank of England
1 year, 1 month ago

Britain faces recession risk in election year, warns Bank of England

The Telegraph  

The Bank’s latest projection for next year fell from a previous forecast of 0.5pc, while it also warned that annual growth will remain below 1pc for the next four years – down from 2.75pc in the decade before the financial crisis. Despite the weaker outlook for jobs and growth, Mr Bailey said it was “much too early to be thinking …

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This time, Tibet stands silent as Olympics return to China
2 years, 10 months ago

This time, Tibet stands silent as Olympics return to China

Associated Press  

GARZE COUNTY, China — As a speedskating team was winning China’s first Olympic gold medal of the Beijing Games, all seemed quiet in the villages that line the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau. “We’re unhappy, but we don’t dare say anything,” said the Tibetan who agreed to speak anonymously. Religious freedoms are protected by the Chinese constitution, he said, …

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This time, Tibet stands silent as Olympics return to China
2 years, 10 months ago

This time, Tibet stands silent as Olympics return to China

Associated Press  

GARZE COUNTY, China — As a speedskating team was winning China’s first Olympic gold medal of the Beijing Games, all seemed quiet in the villages that line the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau. The answer, based on interviews with more than a dozen Tibetans inside and outside of China: In many ways, Beijing’s plan to tame Tibet is working. …

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Buddhist monks in Malaysia fight to protect mountain home
2 years, 11 months ago

Buddhist monks in Malaysia fight to protect mountain home

The Hindu  

A cool breeze sweeps through the Dhamma Sakyamuni Monastery. "Our founder chose to mediate here because of its serene, quiet environment," Kusala says, adding that there is an ancient tradition of Buddhist monks seeking peace in the natural world. "Even different parts of the hill, due to varied and rugged topography, still harbor unique habitats and specialist species," Kiew said, …

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