South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
Charred, black ruins at South Korea's Gounsa temple stood in stark contrast to the kaleidoscope of colours that are a ...
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Professor Herbert Allan Aponso : ‘The Great Centenarian’
Herbert Allan Aponso, a true legend, the doyen of Paediatrics / Child Health, Professor Emeritus celebrated his 100th ...
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Achieving an arduous task: Comparing philosophies
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It’s on: Anthony Albanese calls election for May 3
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Wildfires in South Korea Kill 28 People, Destroy Ancient Gounsa Temple
Wildfires in South Korea have killed 28 people so far and destroyed large parts of Gounsa, a major Buddhist temple complex ...
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South Korea’s Worst Ever Wildfires Ravage Ancient Buddhist Temples and Menace Historic Villages
One monk said his old temple was ‘reduced to heaps of ashes,’ as the fires continue to rage across the country ...
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20% of Adults Have Left Their Childhood Religion in Many Countries, Study Shows
A new study has found that in many countries around the world, 20% or more of all adults have left their childhood religion.
Centuries-old Buddhist temple destroyed in ‘unprecedented’ and deadly South Korea wildfires
South Korea redeployed firefighting helicopters after a fatal crash caused a temporary grounding on Wednesday as authorities ...
Rescuers Race to Save People and Treasures From South Korea Wildfires
The country’s largest blaze on record has left 27 dead and destroyed heritage sites, including two 1,000-year-old temples.
What ‘The White Lotus’ gets wrong about the meaning and goals of common Buddhist practices
A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to full ordination as a monastic.
South Korea fires latest: 27 killed and 1,000-year-old Buddhist temples destroyed in biggest wildfire on record
South Korea fires latest: 27 killed and 1,000-year-old Buddhist temples destroyed in biggest wildfire on record - ‘We are ...
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Global shift in religious affiliation and the rise of new spiritual movements
Pew Research reveals a growing trend of religious disaffiliation worldwide, with significant declines in Christianity and ...