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- Buddhism in Brazil - Catalogs information, articles, and resources for the learning and practice of Buddhism in Brazil.
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- Buddhist Practice in Belgium - Consolidates addresses of Belgian and Luxembourg sanghas, articles on the Zen practice in Belgium, and texts relevant to Buddhist teachings.
- Land of No Buddha - Collection of articles mentioning Buddhism in a skeptic’s point of view.
- Dharma Explorations - Offers classes and programs that teach the traditions of both Theravadan and Vajrayana Buddhism.
- Dharma Friends - Caters to the Buddhist practice of gays and lesbians vis-à-vis bringing together the diverse Buddhist traditions in Toronto.
- Friends of the Heart - Offers meditation tools and yoga aimed at developing ways to achieve a clear mind and a compassionate heart.
- Mandala - Foreruns the Dharma Treasury site and presents the “reformulated” approach to understanding the teachings and doctrines of Buddhism.
- Borobudur TV - Explore Buddhist art, culture, literature, architecture, temples, and centers in this presentation centered on the Borobudur.
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Engaged Buddhism
- Engaged Buddhism Resources - Compilation of resources maintained by the collaboration of the DharmaNet International and the Buddhist Peace Fellowship.
- Engaged Buddhism – Dharma - Know how the principles of Dharma relate to the concern for human rights and other social issues.
- Strong Lesson for Engaged Buddhists - Selection of commentaries discusses the position and traditional idea of socially engaged Buddhism in an antagonistic tone.
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Illness
- Amitabha Hospice Service - Inspired by both Buddhist and non-Buddhist principles, the organization offers palliative care to patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
- Karuna Hospice Services - Brisbane-based organization provides free practical and emotional support, home visits, nursing equipment loan, and bereavement programs.
- The Buddhist Hospice Trust - Network of “trust supporters” helps address the needs of the ill, dying, and bereaved Buddhists.
- The Clear Light Society - Facilitates moment of death trainings, meditation, and wisdom day instructions according to the Buddhist discipline.
- The Sangha Metta Project - Presents the activity and contact information of the organization of monks dedicated to the prevention of HIV/AIDS, and the care for the affected patients. Includes helpful related articles.
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Prison
- Angulimala - Holistic approach to bringing the teachings of Buddhism into the penitentiary. Includes the training and movement of volunteer prison chaplains and an aftercare and advisory service for prisoners after their release.
- The Buddhist Inmate Sangha - Carries out pen pal and book donation projects to provide spiritual support for Buddhists in jail.
- Buddhist Relief Mission - Seeks to give those who are in prison a second chance through a renewed perception for those people behind bars.
- The Campaign to Free Jarvis Jay Masters - Contains proposals to help liberate this American Buddhist writer: buying the book “Finding Freedom,” donating finances, and working for the abolishment of the death penalty.
- Gateless Gate - Maintains a prison program throughout North Central Florida centering on the study and practice of Zen. Also holds retreats and Buddhist classes.
- Society of Mountains and Rivers Prison and Affiliate Groups - Association of Buddhist volunteers which provides support to interested inmates. Services include meditations, liturgy, and dharma talks.
- Prison Dharma Support - Buddhist spiritual tradition inspired endeavor catering to the spiritual and educational needs of inmates in the federal, state, county, and municipal prisons.
- The Engaged Zen Foundation - Fosters Zen study and practice in the penitentiaries as a means to reform the prison systems.
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Glossaries
- Buddhism Glossary - Long page comprehensive listing of Buddhist terms.
- Dukkha - Extensively defines and discusses the Pali term Dukkha.
- Kadampa Glossary of Buddhist Terms - Understanding of the different Buddhist terminologies and concepts is made easier with juxtaposed links to references within the glossary.
- Reading Tools - Features a dictionary of Shin Buddhist terms.
- Sesshin Glossary - Downloadable compilation of retreat terminologies.
- Zen Buddhism - Contains a glossary of Zen terms along with a list of quotes, stories, techniques, chants, meditation overview, and more.
- Glossary of Pali and Buddhist Terms - Guide to understanding many Pali words and the technical Buddhist terms commonly encountered in books and articles.
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China
- Chinese Cultural Studies - Discusses the Doctrinal classification as the hallmark of Chinese Buddhism. Several points of view are presented.
- Big Buddha - Showcases the Dafo, the world’s largest Buddha statue, and the tourism industry Leshan, China derives from it.
- A Record of the Buddhistic Kingdoms - Features the journeys of Fa-hsien in his quest to learn about Buddhist traditions and discover Buddhist writings.
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India
- Buddha Temple - Promoting cultural traditions worldwide. Includes image downloads and a slideshow of Buddhist relics.
- Lumbini On Trial - Presents purported proofs to the deceptions and intrigues of the Lumbini.
- Political and Social Ethics of India - Compiles historical accounts depicting India’s political and social formation. Has the Dharma Sutras, Laws of Manu, Artha Shastra, and the Kama Sutra.
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Judaism
- DailyJews - Jew news including food and drink, music, shopping, travel, arts, and religion.
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