Source: The San Mateo County Times

http://www.sanmateocountytimes.com/Stories/0,1413,87~11268~2078480,00.html

On April 12, 2004 The San Mateo County Times reported, "Easter Sunday was, perhaps surprisingly, just as big a deal for Thai Buddhists as it was for millions of Christians across the globe. Sunday marked Songkran Day 2004 -- Thai New Year -- and members of Wat Buddhapradeed of San Francisco, the Thai Buddhist temple serving the Peninsula...

Source: The News Tribune

http://www.tribnet.com/news/local/story/4954560p-4882948c.html

On April 11, 2004 The News Tribune reported, "The cavernous Tacoma Dome opened its doors Saturday to something delicate, personal and down to earth: A celebration of the Cambodian New Year. 'This is a very important day for the Cambodian people,' said Kimsay Tok, 44, who lives in Tacoma and is sales director for the Cambodian Television Network. 'Everybody takes the day...

Source: Whittier Daily News

http://www.whittierdailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,207%257E12026%257E2077976,00.html

On April 11, 2004 Whittier Daily News reported, "One of the most powerful religious figures in the world has the nuns cracking up. On a recent morning at Hsi Lai Temple, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, with a smiling face and a deep, measured voice, is telling one-liners, mocking his inability to learn English and wisecracking about...

Source: The Star Tribune

http://www.startribune.com/stories/614/4715038.html

On April 11, 2004 The Star Tribune reported, " Great love. Great compassion. Only helping. Last Sunday morning, more than a dozen men and women chanted those six simple words, which represent their beliefs. Their voices joined together to celebrate Buddha's birthday at the Original Root Zen Center in Racine. Each member wore a maroon kasa over a gray robe. They bowed to the altar before resting...

Source: Canada.com

http://www.canada.com/national/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=28e6ff42-5e0e-4287-b47c-30d103557734

On April 8, 2004 Canada.com posted a CanWest News Service article that reported, "China has issued a stern warning to Paul Martin about whether he should meet with the Dalai Lama this month in Ottawa: Do not even think about it if you value good trade relations with China. 'On this we are very clear...

Source: North County Times

http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2004/04/07/news/inland/4_6_0423_20_02.txt

On April 6, 2004 the North County Times reported, "Neighbors of a proposed Buddhist temple were out in force at Tuesday's Bonsall Sponsor Group meeting to show their opposition to the project and to listen to a report from the county health department on the proposal. The three-page health department report states that the nonprofit group applying...

Source: The Kansas City Star

Source: The Courier-Journal

http://www.courier-journal.com/cjextra/2004projects/empty_pulpits/day2/A5-others.html

On April 5, 2004 The Courier-Journal reported, "Once led by volunteers from small communities of immigrants and American-born converts, the religions of Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam are beginning to take root in Kentucky with the arrival of professional spiritual leaders. Even within religious traditions, 'clergy' are...

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3600913.stm

On April 5, 2004 the BBC News reported, "'Don't call us MPs. Call us advisers to the people,' the ochre-robed Buddhist monks tell a gathering of devotees at a temple on the outskirts of the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo. 'You have given us strength by electing us.' The crowd erupts in applause, as six elected monks sit on a platform flanked by a giant granite rock statue of Buddha on a muggy evening. It is a...

Source: The State News

https://statenews.com/article/2004/04/temple_trouble

On April 5, 2004 The State News reported, "A Buddhist temple located at 2514 W. Jolly Road in Lansing is currently staring immense suffering in the face. The temple, for all intents and purposes, is a regular home in a residential neighborhood...

Source: Antara

http ://w ww.antara.co.id/e_berita.asp?id=145925&th=2004

On April 4, 2004 Antara reported, "Six religious figures representing Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and Confuciounism, conducted prayers in their respective ways for the success of the 2004 general elections. These figures on behalf of the Indonesian Committee for Religions and Peace chaired by Din Syamsuddin performed their prayers at Borobudur Hotel`s National Tabulation Center on Sunday. Also present at the occasion were Susongko,...

Source: The Telegraph

Source: The State News

https://statenews.com/article/2004/04/midday_update_permit_problems_could_lead_to_temple039s_closing

On April 2, 2004 The State News reported on a zoning...

Source: The Whittier Daily News

http ://w ww.whittierdailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,207%7E12026%7E2059775,00.html?search=filter

On April 2, 2004 The Whittier Daily News reported, "Venerable Master Hsing Yun announced Friday that Hsi Lai University has a new name --University of the West -- and a new mission in education and Buddhist enlightenment. Hsing Yun, founder of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist sect and Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights, started the school in Rosemead in 1991. To increase enrollment and better serve the...

Source: Mountain Express. Tony Evans

http://archives.mtexpress.com/2004/04-04-02/04-04-07monk.htm

On April 2, 2004 the Mountain Express ran a feature article on a local Zen Buddhist monk: "Myohei Genshin Sensei is a paradox in modern western society: a warrior who teaches peace. He is a Soto Zen...