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New documentary: Rhythm of Liberation

Posted on November 5, 2024November 5, 2024by Teahouse

Buddhistdoor Global’s new documentary, shot across four African countries, reveals the progress and challenges for Buddhism in Africa

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Namibia and Buddhism’s shared future

Posted on June 30, 2024July 3, 2024by Teahouse

The children of Amitofo Care Centre Namibia hold the future of their proud country in their mudra-making hands

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Rhythm of Liberation: Ven. Hui Li is the lion roaring the Dharma across Africa

Posted on June 24, 2024June 25, 2024by Teahouse

Ven. Hui Li, founder of Amitofo Care Centre orphanages and schools across six African countries, believes that Buddhism must be bold and long-term in its strategy

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Rhythm of Liberation: Insights from Pearl Wu, director of Amitofo Care Centre Lesotho

Posted on June 18, 2024June 18, 2024by Teahouse

Pearl Wu interfaces regularly with local staff, students, and outside groups like government and donors to make ACC Lesotho part of the community

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Rhythm of Liberation: Amitofo Care Centre’s Lesotho Campus

Posted on June 16, 2024June 16, 2024by Teahouse

A Buddhist orphanage’s campus in the African kingdom is transforming the lives of its children from kindergarten to senior high

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Making Buddhism African: A Generational Diffusion

Posted on June 8, 2024June 17, 2024by Teahouse

A generational change is coming as Buddhism seeks to become authentically enculturated in African norms: to become African

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Diamond in the Desert: Buddhism in the United Arab Emirates

Posted on August 4, 2023September 22, 2023by Teahouse

Enjoy this summer project about Buddhist and Asian communities and arts and culture in the UAE: a “diamond in the desert”

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Love, Hope, and Community: Buddhism in Malawi

Posted on July 26, 2023July 22, 2023by Teahouse

Watch this space as BDG heads to Malawi, Africa, to shoot a documentary about the Dharma’s presence in the country

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Love amidst Dislocation: Metta on the Move

Posted on March 25, 2022March 25, 2022by Teahouse

There were children fleeing broken countries with their families long before the current Ukraine crisis. The estimated total of displaced children on the move globally is 50 million: a staggering number, each statistic a fearful child taking extreme risks for the chance of a better life. (American Psychological Association) The ancient Metta Sutta is famous […]

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