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Buddhism in UK prisons
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/04/2011
» Forest monk and reknowned teacher Ajahn Chah gave the thumbs up to the project in 1977. His student Venerable Khemadhammo transformed the dream into reality.
The beauty of preserving ancient culture
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/04/2011
» A community of Tai Pheuan migrated from Laos 160 years ago and still maintain their ancient Buddhist ordination rites.
The story of Angulimala
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/04/2011
» Lead astray by his teacher he became a murderer and collector of severed fingers. He was reformed by the Lord Buddha after he attempted to murder him.
Big trees of Bangkok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/03/2011
» The older and bigger a tree gets, the more people seem to love them...until one day they are thoughtlessly cut down.
Art of "composing" new perfumes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/03/2011
» A master perfumer from France reveals the secrets of his profession.
Beautiful paintings of plants
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/03/2011
» Making scientifically accurate pictures of plants in their natural habitat requires long training in botanical illustration.
Chiang Rai forest fires
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/03/2011
» With villages blanketed by a haze, air-borne particles cause respiratory problems. Precautions are being taken.
Body art festival on Koh Samui island
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/03/2011
» The human body has become a canvas for painting. Thailand's hip island resort provides just the right atmosphere.
Big-eye contact lenses
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/03/2011
» The big-eyed doll manga look so popular in South Korea can be a health hazard.
Endless quest for land justice
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/02/2011
» Why are state agencies unconcerned with the plight of landless farmers? Will they ever help?