Nepal
Nun’s devotional songs take the Buddha’s message beyond Nepal
By Vishal Arora — October 9, 2013
(RNS) For Ani Choying Drolma, nicknamed the “rock star nun,” singing and performing with top musicians is a way to take the essence of Buddha’s teachings to the world and help people in need.
Religious leaders denounce child marriage in joint video
By Richard S. Ehrlich — September 19, 2013
(RNS) In Nepal, 11 percent of girls under the age of 14 and 29 percent of girls aged 15-19 are married. A new video denounces the practice.
Nepal battles misconceptions over Buddha’s birthplace
By Vishal Arora — September 11, 2013
(RNS) Next month, Nepal will circulate a new 100-rupee note with the imprint, “Lumbini: The Birthplace of Lord Buddha.” The note is part of the government’s most recent effort to correct the record.
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