Source: NetIndia123.com/ANI

Source: The Times of India

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1656983.cms

On June 18, 2006 The Times of India reported, "Pakistan may name a new airport to be built in the capital after Gandhara, the ancient province known as the cradle of Buddhism in the sub-continent, apparently seeking to shed its image as a hardline Islamic country. The name Gandhara has been proposed for the new airport, for which ground is likely to be broken by the end of...

Source: Beliefnet

Wire Service: RNS

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/193/story_19309_1.html

On June 12, 2006 Religion News Service reported, "Tibetan Buddhist weddings, especially when both bride and groom are considered royalty, are color-splashed, resplendent and highly spiritual affairs. But this one took place in an unusual venue: chilly, rain-soaked Halifax, on Canada's Maritime east coast. The lavish nuptials between Sakyong...

Source: The Scotsman

Wire Service: Reuters

http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=860772006

On June 11, 2006 Reuters reported, "On the face of it, Buddhism is alive and well in Sikkim, high in the Himalayas between Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal, a former Buddhist kingdom which merged with India only in 1975. But behind these peaceful scenes, the thick walls of Enchey monastery have deep cracks running across their colourful murals. The monastery...

Source: Chicago Tribune

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2006-06-02-0606020187-story.html

On June 2, 2006 the Chicago Tribune reported, "For decades, [Lakeview Funeral Home]... has catered to the Japanese-American community in Chicago. 'It's...

Source: The Christian Science Monitor

http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0530/p04s01-wosc.html

On May 30, 2006 The Christian Science Monitor reported, "The May 18 declaration by Nepal's parliament ending the country's distinction as the world's only Hindu state was one of the several hard decisions taken by the new government to coax Maoist rebels to join in a peaceful political process. But the move has bred new conflict with the country's Hindu majority.

Hindu...

Source: The Miami Herald

https://miamiherald.newspapers.com/search/#query=Weston+Buddhist+Center+Celebrates+10th+Anniversary&...

Source: ANTARA News

On May 29, 2006 ANTARA News reported, "Indonesia's Prambanan compound of Hindu temples was damaged in the earthquake that rocked Java, but the nearby Borobudur Buddhist temple complex was left unscathed, witnesses said Sunday.

Saturday's quake toppled intricately carved columns and dislodged numerous massive concrete blocks at Prambanan, a spectacular Hindu temple built in the ninth and 10th century, an [Agence France-Presse] photographer saw.

One of the temple's entrances was blocked by debris....

Source: Phayul.com

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On May 29, 2006 Phayul.com reported, "The Dalai Lama will represent Buddhism at an interfaith discussion in Brussels tomorrow. Representatives from various faiths will meet in Brussels to participate in a discussion on 'fundamental rights and mutual respect.' Federal Chancellor Schussel, the President in office of the European Council, and Commission President Barroso will interact with leading representatives of world faiths during the discussion that is scheduled...

Source: CNN.com

Wire Service: AP

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/05/29/buddha.ap/index.html

On May 29, 2006 the Associated Press reported, "A 600-pound gold concrete Buddha stolen from a restaurant last week has been found at peace in a commercial park. A tipster called the owners of Sakura Restaurant and Steak House of Japan with the statue's whereabouts. Thieves had lifted it from its perch atop a fountain outside the Stuart restaurant....

Source: The Virgin Islands Daily News

http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17591257

On May 29, 2006 The Virgin Islands Daily News reported, "The turquoise waters and swaying palms of St. Thomas could not be much farther from the Indian birthplace of Buddhism, but local practitioners of the eastern religion, as well as others seeking spiritual enlightenment or simply a clear mind, soon will have a space for meditation on the...

Author: Sean McCoy

Source: The Buddhist Channel/Virgin Islands Daily News

http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=67,2777,0,0,1,0

The turquoise waters and swaying palms of St. Thomas could not be much farther from the Indian birthplace of Buddhism, but local practitioners of the eastern religion, as well as others seeking spiritual enlightenment or simply a clear mind, soon will have a space for meditation on the northern shore of St. Thomas...

Source: catholic.org/UCA News

On May 23, 2006 UCA News reported, "About 2,500 young people from six religions took part in an interfaith prayer service held to reinforce the climate of interreligious harmony in North Sulawesi province. The Interfaith Youth Celebration held May 15 was organized by the recently formed Interfaith Youth Forum of North Sulawesi. It took place at the auditorium of the gubernatorial office in Manado, the provincial capital, 2,115 kilometers (about 1,310 miles) northeast of Jakarta. Establishment of the...

Source: Independent Online

Source: USA Today

http://news.yahoo.com/s/usatoday/20060522/cm_usatoday/howoneschooldistrictfoundreligion

On May 22, 2006 USA Today published an opinion piece by religion professors Emile Lester and Patrick S. Roberts: "In 2000, the religiously diverse community [of Modesto in Northern California] took a risk and, in an almost unheard-of undertaking for a public school district, offered a required course on world religions and...