Source: Sarawak Tribune

http://www.sarawaktribune.com.my/publish/article_31520.shtml

On May 6, 2004 the Sarawak Tribune reported, "Buddhists are urged to practise the teachings of the Buddha and make them part of their daily lives. Speaking at a Wesak Day celebration here, Assistant Minister of Social Development and Urbanisation Datuk Sim Kheng Hui also stressed that the teachings of Buddha, like selflessness were the keys to a clean society. He urged...

Source: SuabHmong Radio

http://news.ncmonline.com/news/view_article.html?article_id=9d4de22d1f308d3c7c21608fe4e6791a

On May 6, 2004 SuabHmong Radio reported, " Milwaukee is home to approximately 20,000 Hmong, a nomadic tribe that emigrated from Laos in the Vietnam War's aftermath. Here in the United States, Hmong are discovering that their traditional, clan-based system of leadership can benefit U.S.-style grassroots...

Source: The Union-Tribune

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20040506-9999-1mi6dang.html

On May 6, 2004 The Union-Tribune reported, "The planning group has voted unanimously to oppose conceptual plans for a Buddhist meditation center proposed for a hillside above the San Luis Rey Downs horse track, saying it wouldn't fit in the rural area. 'The design is more appropriate for a Grauman's Chinese Theatre than Bonsall,' said Charles...

Source: The Californian

http://www.californianonline.com/news/stories/20040505/community/358378.html

On May 5, 2004 The Californian reported, "When Japanese immigrants came to Salinas more than 80 years ago to set up farms and businesses, they also founded a Buddhist temple... The temple, founded in 1924, celebrated its 80th anniversary March 14 with a banquet, parade and traditional service. To mark the occasion, the Monterey County Board...

Source: The Star

Source: The North County Times

http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2004/05/02/news/inland/22_23_005_1_04.txt

On May 4, 2004 The North County Times reported, " A center that supporters say is intended as a place for meditation and reflection has neighbors feeling anything but peaceful. Those neighbors say they plan to turn out in force Tuesday when the Bonsall Community Sponsor Group considers plans for the Dai Dang Meditation Center at 6326 Camino del...

Source: Edinburgh Evening News

http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=506972004

On May 4, 2004 the Edinburgh Evening News reported, "A Thai Buddhist temple is set to be built in Edinburgh. Backers hope to recreate the magnificence of Bangkok’s famous Wat Po Temple at a city site. If built, it would be only the second Thai Buddhist temple in Europe. The Scottish Thai community has launched a £1 million campaign to get the project off the ground. The...

Source: Toronto Star

Source: The Manila Times

http ://w ww.manilatimes.net/national/2004/may/03/yehey/world/20040503wor2.html

On May 3, 2004 The Manila Times ran an Agence France Presse article giving history behind the current conflict in the predominantly-Muslim south of Thailand: "A wave of violence which has hit Thailand’s restive Muslim-dominated south this year, culminating in bloody clashes that left 113 dead, has its roots in a separatist struggle that stretches back centuries. The region was originally part of an ancient Hindu-...

Source: The Register-Guard

http://www.registerguard.com/news/2004/05/01/f4.rel.trimcol.0501.html

On May 1, 2004 The Register-Guard reported, "Each spring, Buddhists throughout the world celebrate the holiday of Vesakha, or Wesak. This day honors the birth, life and teaching of Shakyamuni Buddha. Early Buddhist scriptures recount that the Buddha was born, enlightened and died on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, 'Vesakha.' Whereas in southern...

Source: The Japan Times

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2004/05/01/national/unesco-heritage-bid-challenged-over-gender-bias/

On May 1, 2004 The Japan Times reported, "...

Source: The Kansas City Star

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascitystar/living/religion/8560007.htm

On May 1, 2004 The Kansas City Star published responses by a Buddhist monk and a Baptist Reverend to the question: "Should religion play a part in our democratic system of government?" The Rev. Tony Cobbins, pastor of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, said: "I personally feel that religion should definitely play a role in the democratic process......

Source: Zenit

https://zenit.org/2004/04/30/vatican-message-to-buddhists-for-feast-of-vesakh/

On April 30, 2004 Zenit distributed a statement by the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, to Buddhists on the occasion of Vesakh, a...

Source: The Portland Press Herald

http://www.pressherald.com/mainelife/stories/040425monk.shtml

On April 30, 2004 The Portland Press Herald reported, "People come to Maine every year for the scenery, for the nature, for relaxation. Geshe Lobzang Tsetan comes here ever year too. For the people. Tsetan, a Buddhist monk who founded a school in northern India, has found a solid foundation of support and friendship in Maine. The 66-year-old teacher has been...

Source: The Religion and Ethics Newsweekly

https://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/2004/04/30/april-30-2004-shambhala-meditation/11934/

On April 30, 2004 The Religion and Ethics Newsweekly...