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FAQs on Tibet, China, and the Dalai Lama

American Buddhist Robert Thurman discusses the basics of theTibet crisis and the Dalai Lama's Middle Way.

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Witness to History in Burma

Monks in Burma are being silenced, beaten, and murdered for their peaceful protests. Here's what happened and how we can help.

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Ayan Hirsi Ali: A One-Note Islam Critic

One of Islam's worst critics is now an academic 'fellow' in the U.S. But Ayan Hirsi Ali's anti-Islam criticism is getting old.

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Holy Virgin, Holy Terror

Hildegard of Bingen was a seer, a poet, and a preacher who never minced words.

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Celibacy, Sex and Love

For me, celibacy simply offers another way to love people and is much more something I do rather than not do.

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A 'Da Vinci Code' Study Guide

Use this resource to help clarify your thoughts and focus discussion about the book and movie.

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Have an Imperfectly Happy Holiday

Overcoming the blues in this season of high expectations.

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The Holy Spirit Has a Job for You

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