DECLINE OF BUDDHISM ?
Editor: The following article, which appeared on The Daily Enlightenment Buddhist portal on Feb 17, was written by Jackie in response to the recent national census finding on the decline of Buddhism in Singapore. The editor of this magazine holds a similar and rather positive view about the development of Buddhism on the island,
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Jesus’ Triumphal Entrance into Jerusalem
In the accounts of the four canonical Gospels, Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem takes place in the days before the last Last Supper, marking the beginning of his Passion.
According to the Gospels, before entering Jerusalem, Jesus was staying at Bethany and Bethphage, and John 12:1 states that he was in Bethany six days before passover.
China Frees 7 Tibetan Monks Detained After Protest
BEIJING — Chinese security officers in a restive Tibetan area of Sichuan Province have released seven monks who were detained after one monk, Phuntsog, died after setting himself on fire to protest Chinese rule, according to a report issued late Thursday by International Campaign for Tibet, an advocacy group based in Washington.



