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• n  a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
• n  the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth

• Buddhism

News & Articles

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• Top things to this weekend in Southern Bergen County
  State Fair, cupcakes, Buddhism and more
  June 21, 2013 - The Record
• The Growing Movement of Militant Monks
  Buddhism is known for its pacifism and tolerance. But some monks are now inciting bigotry against Muslims
  June 21, 2013 - Time Magazine
• Topics in Buddhism to be explored at 2 church presentations
  Buddhism will be the focus of talks the next two Sundays presented by the Adult Education Program at St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church.
  June 20, 2013 - Arizona Daily Star

Quotes

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• Gyaltsen Norbu in FOXNews
  Norbu, Beijing's choice as the reincarnation of the second highest ranking Buddhist figure, said the rioters' acts "not only harmed the interests of the nation and the people, but also violated the aim of Buddhism."
• Angelina Jolie in TVNZ
  Jolie added: "We're a spiritual family, although we don't belong to one specific. We're very interested in all types of religions, especially Buddhism. We discussed it and agreed that at home we will celebrate and learn about each religion."
• M Night Shyamalan in California Chronicle
  Mr. Shyamalan says, "It's meant to be an epic fantasy, for sure. It's a very unusual movie in its tonality; it's a mixture of fantasy and friendship and martial arts and philosophy. It's full of Buddhism and Hinduism and reincarnation and heavy...