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Buddhist stories: 3 news summaries

Boy Chosen by Dalai Lama Abandons Buddhism

Spanish-born Lama says order 'was like living a lie'

Jun 1, 09 7:19 AM CDT
(Newser) - When he was still a toddler, Osel Hita Torres was brought from Spain to an Indian monastery, where the Dalai Lama proclaimed him the reincarnation of one of Tibetan Buddhism's spiritual leaders. But Torres, now 24, has abandoned the order and returned to Spain, where he studies film and says... More »

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Spain • Tibet • Dalai Lama • Buddhism • Buddhist • Tibetan monks

Greenies Fight Religious Custom in Taiwan

Concern about global warming prompts attempt to change money-burning ritual

Aug 22, 08 6:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - Taiwanese environmentalists are working to douse the flames of "Ghost Month," during which Taoists and Buddhists burn ritual paper money to honor ancestors. Setting one ton of money ablaze releases at least an equal amount carbon dioxide, the AFP reports; temples and households can now turn over their... More »

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climate change • greenhouse gases • global warming • Taiwan • Buddhist • religious rites • Taoist • Ghost Month

Nepali Goddess Retires at 11

Kumari briefly deposed last year after traveling abroad

Mar 3, 08 12:35 PM CST
(Newser) - Sajani Shakya, one of Nepal's living goddesses, is officially retiring at age 11, the AP reports. Religious leaders briefly stripped the Kumari of her divine status last year after she defied custom and traveled abroad, but her premature retirement isn't related to the controversy, officials say. She has "come... More »

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religion • Nepal • Hindu • Buddhism • goddess • Hinduism • kumari • Living Goddess • Sajani Shakya • Buddhist

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