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1. Lotus News Features

(Contacts / Organizations)

Lotus News Features, Lotus News Features cover countries and communities in Asia with a set of news values that are based on "mindful" concepts and ethics emanating from Buddhist values. ...

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2. Australian Monk Takes On The Mammoth Task To Bring Buddha’s Discourses Into One Place

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne As Buddhists across the world celebrate the triple anniversary of Vesak on May 26 that marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha, this IDN-Lotus News special feature ...

Created on 24 May 2021

3. Australia: Veteran Environmental Campaigners Gear Up for a New Battle

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 45th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship agency of the Non-profit International Press Syndicate. Click here ...

Created on 30 November 2020

4. Sri Lanka Bans Cow Slaughter, But Has Yet to Pass Animal Welfare Bill

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 44th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship agency of the Non-profit International Press Syndicate. Click here ...

Created on 10 October 2020

5. Ladakh Buddhist Monk Leads A Campaign for Peaceful Resolution of Border Conflict

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 43rd in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship agency of the Non-profit International Press Syndicate. Click here ...

Created on 12 September 2020

6. Cultural Wisdom Might Help Resolve India-China Conflict

(Peace & Justice)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 42nd in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, the flagship of the International Press Syndicate. Click here for previous ...

Created on 06 July 2020

7. Timely New Book Warns India and China About Dangerous Manipulations in the Buddhist Himalayas

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 41st in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, the flagship of the International Press Syndicate. Click here for previous ...

Created on 28 May 2020

8. COVID-19: We Need A Vaccine for The Mind

(COVID-19)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 40th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, the flagship of the International Press Syndicate. Click here for previous ...

Created on 03 May 2020

9. One Year on, Easter Bombing in Sri Lanka Continues to Puzzle

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 39th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, the flagship of the International Press Syndicate. Click here for previous ...

Created on 26 April 2020

10. COVID-19 Could Lead to Better Protection of Biodiversity and Wild Animals

(COVID-19)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 38th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. Click here for previous articles. ...

Created on 10 April 2020

11. Grassroots Buddhism Flourishes in the Outskirts of Bangkok

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 37th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. Click here for previous articles. ...

Created on 09 December 2019

12. Mega Development Project at Buddha’s Birthplace

(Asia-Pacific)

Might Become Dalai Lama’s New Home By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 36th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. ...

Created on 06 November 2019

13. Bangladesh Buddhists Live in the Shadows of Rohingya Fear

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 35th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. Click here for previous articles. ...

Created on 11 October 2019

14. After Kashmir Sikkim Buddhists Fear Losing Their Special Constitutional Rights

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 34th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. Click here for previous articles. ...

Created on 04 September 2019

15. Borobodur in Indonesia has the Potential to Epitomise Religious Tolerance in Asia

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 33rd in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. Click here for previous series. ...

Created on 13 June 2019

16. Buddhist Kingdom of Thailand Caters to Muslim Tourists

(Asia-Pacific)

By Setiawan Liu This article is the 32nd in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. Click here for previous series. BANGKOK ...

Created on 12 May 2019

17. Why a White Christian Isn't Called a Terroris

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 31st in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. Click here for previous series. ...

Created on 01 April 2019

18. Sri Lanka and Cambodia Join Hands to Empower Buddhist Communities

(Asia-Pacific)

By Janaka Perera This article is the 30th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. Click here for previous series. COLOMBO ...

Created on 10 March 2019

19. India's Bid to Promote 'Buddhist Tourism' Encounters Hurdl

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 29th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. Click here for previous series. ...

Created on 03 March 2019

20. Consumerism and Proselytism Threatening Buddhism in Asia

(Asia-Pacific)

By Natcha Lim This article is the 28th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. Click here for previous series. BANGKOK ...

Created on 22 February 2019

21. Nalanda Grapples With Making Pali Relevant 2500 Years Later

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 27th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. Click here for previous series. ...

Created on 10 February 2019

22. Myanmar Buddhists Say International Media Is 'Unfair

(Asia-Pacific)

Viewpoint by Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 26th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. YANGON, Myanmar ...

Created on 09 January 2019

23. What is Buddhist in a Buddhist Film Festival?

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 25th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. SINGAPORE (IDN) – The just ...

Created on 07 October 2018

24. Lao Women Village Weavers Pursue Moderate Livelihoods

(Asia-Pacific)

By Toung Eh Synuanchanh This article is the 24th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. BUNGSANTHUENG, Laos (IDN) ...

Created on 03 July 2018

25. Ganga Initiative Brings Culture Into New Asian Trade Routes

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 23rd in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. BANGKOK (IDN) – A recent ...

Created on 11 April 2018

26. SE Asia's 'Environmental' Monks Need International Suppo

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 22nd in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. BANGKOK (IDN) – A 76-year ...

Created on 28 March 2018

27. The Timing of 'Communal' Violence in Sri Lanka Raises Question

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 21st in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. BANGKOK (IDN) – The damage ...

Created on 09 March 2018

28. ‘Smart Farms’ Making Thai Agriculture Sufficient and Sustainable

(Asia-Pacific)

By Kalinga Seneviratne This article is the 20th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. CHANTHABURI, Thailand (IDN) ...

Created on 28 January 2018

29. Village Buddhist Monks in Laos Initiate Environmentally-Aware Development

(Asia-Pacific)

By Toung Eh Synuanchanh This article is the 19th in a series of joint productions of Lotus News Features and IDN-InDepthNews, flagship of the International Press Syndicate. BEUNGSANTHUENG, Laos (IDN) ...

Created on 07 December 2017