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9 Trans People Attempt Suicide In Mumbai Over Remarks On Spiritual Leader
Nine people - all of them transgenders -- allegedly tried to die by suicide in Mumbai in protest against derogatory comments made by some people against their spiritual leader, Salma Khan, and the non-profit Kinnar Maa Sansthan.
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Tibet's Dalai Lama: A Life In Exile In 10 Dates
Tibetan Buddhists believe the current Dalai Lama is the 14th reincarnation of a spiritual leader first born in 1391. He led Tibetans through some of the most calamitous events in their history.
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Dalai Lama Set To Reveal Succession Plan: How Will The Successor Be Chosen?
The choice of a successor to the Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists, is a matter of riveting interest not only for followers of his religion, but also China, India, and the United States, for strategic reasons.
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Dalai Lama, A Resilient Advocate For The Tibetan People
The Dalai Lama, spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism, has often called himself a simple monk, but for more than 60 years armed with little more than charm and conviction, he has managed to keep the cause of his people in the international spotlight
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Dalai Lama To Announce Succession Plan, China Watches
The Dalai Lama will address a major three-day gathering of Buddhist religious figures this week ahead of his 90th birthday, as his followers wait for the Tibetan spiritual leader to share details about his succession in a move that could irk China.
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Nepalese Spiritual Leader 'Buddha Boy' Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Minor
A judge at the Sarlahi District Court found him guilty of sexually assaulting an underage girl and said sentencing would be on July 1.
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Nepal's "Buddha Boy", 33, Arrested Over Alleged Rape Of A Minor
A Nepali man who thousands believed was a reincarnation of the Buddha and who drew international attention as a teenager has been arrested over allegations of rape and sexual abuse, police said on Wednesday.
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Muslim Spiritual Leader, 35, Shot Dead In Maharashtra's Nashik
A 35-year-old Muslim spiritual leader from Afghanistan was shot dead in Maharashtra's Nashik on Tuesday.
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Dalai Lama Congratulates Arvind Kejriwal, Lauds Curriculum For Children
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Wednesday congratulated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on his party's success in the Assembly elections, saying his initiative to incorporate aspects of inner mental development into the school curriculum is laudable.
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"I Am Quite Well": Dalai Lama Questions Rush Over Deciding His Successor
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has played down the debate over his successor, saying it was too early to discuss it.
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"Moral Teachings Of Ancient Indian Culture Need Of The Hour": Dalai Lama
India's ancient traditions of non-violence, kindness, love and compassion are needed in today's world where people are fighting on the basis of religion and countries over territorial disputes, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said in New Delhi today.
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Dalai Lama, Tibetan Government In Exile Congratulate PM Modi
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance on the "sweeping victory" in the Lok Sabha elections.
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"He Is Cured": Dalai Lama To Be Discharged From Hospital Tomorrow
The Dalai Lama is "doing very well" and will likely be discharged from hospital in New Delhi on Friday as he recovers from a chest infection, his spokesman told AFP on Thursday.
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Nepal Spiritual Leader 'Buddha Boy' Under Probe Over Missing Devotees
A Nepali spiritual leader believed by his followers to be a reincarnation of Buddha is under investigation over the disappearance of several devotees, police in Kathmandu said Monday.
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Famous Brazilian Spiritual 'Healer' Accused Of Alleged Sex Abuse
Several women have come forward in Brazil to accuse an internationally known self-proclaimed spiritual healer of sexually abusing them under pretext of trying to "cure" them of depression or other problems. The allegations against Joao Teixeira de Faria, 76, better known as "Joao de Deus" ("Joao of God") were made late Friday on a program on the wi...
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9 Trans People Attempt Suicide In Mumbai Over Remarks On Spiritual Leader
Nine people - all of them transgenders -- allegedly tried to die by suicide in Mumbai in protest against derogatory comments made by some people against their spiritual leader, Salma Khan, and the non-profit Kinnar Maa Sansthan.
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Tibet's Dalai Lama: A Life In Exile In 10 Dates
Tibetan Buddhists believe the current Dalai Lama is the 14th reincarnation of a spiritual leader first born in 1391. He led Tibetans through some of the most calamitous events in their history.
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Dalai Lama Set To Reveal Succession Plan: How Will The Successor Be Chosen?
The choice of a successor to the Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists, is a matter of riveting interest not only for followers of his religion, but also China, India, and the United States, for strategic reasons.
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Dalai Lama, A Resilient Advocate For The Tibetan People
The Dalai Lama, spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism, has often called himself a simple monk, but for more than 60 years armed with little more than charm and conviction, he has managed to keep the cause of his people in the international spotlight
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Dalai Lama To Announce Succession Plan, China Watches
The Dalai Lama will address a major three-day gathering of Buddhist religious figures this week ahead of his 90th birthday, as his followers wait for the Tibetan spiritual leader to share details about his succession in a move that could irk China.
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Nepalese Spiritual Leader 'Buddha Boy' Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Minor
A judge at the Sarlahi District Court found him guilty of sexually assaulting an underage girl and said sentencing would be on July 1.
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Nepal's "Buddha Boy", 33, Arrested Over Alleged Rape Of A Minor
A Nepali man who thousands believed was a reincarnation of the Buddha and who drew international attention as a teenager has been arrested over allegations of rape and sexual abuse, police said on Wednesday.
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Muslim Spiritual Leader, 35, Shot Dead In Maharashtra's Nashik
A 35-year-old Muslim spiritual leader from Afghanistan was shot dead in Maharashtra's Nashik on Tuesday.
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Dalai Lama Congratulates Arvind Kejriwal, Lauds Curriculum For Children
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Wednesday congratulated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on his party's success in the Assembly elections, saying his initiative to incorporate aspects of inner mental development into the school curriculum is laudable.
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"I Am Quite Well": Dalai Lama Questions Rush Over Deciding His Successor
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has played down the debate over his successor, saying it was too early to discuss it.
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"Moral Teachings Of Ancient Indian Culture Need Of The Hour": Dalai Lama
India's ancient traditions of non-violence, kindness, love and compassion are needed in today's world where people are fighting on the basis of religion and countries over territorial disputes, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said in New Delhi today.
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Dalai Lama, Tibetan Government In Exile Congratulate PM Modi
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance on the "sweeping victory" in the Lok Sabha elections.
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"He Is Cured": Dalai Lama To Be Discharged From Hospital Tomorrow
The Dalai Lama is "doing very well" and will likely be discharged from hospital in New Delhi on Friday as he recovers from a chest infection, his spokesman told AFP on Thursday.
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Nepal Spiritual Leader 'Buddha Boy' Under Probe Over Missing Devotees
A Nepali spiritual leader believed by his followers to be a reincarnation of Buddha is under investigation over the disappearance of several devotees, police in Kathmandu said Monday.
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Famous Brazilian Spiritual 'Healer' Accused Of Alleged Sex Abuse
Several women have come forward in Brazil to accuse an internationally known self-proclaimed spiritual healer of sexually abusing them under pretext of trying to "cure" them of depression or other problems. The allegations against Joao Teixeira de Faria, 76, better known as "Joao de Deus" ("Joao of God") were made late Friday on a program on the wi...
