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The White Lotus Buddhism

What ‘The White Lotus’ gets wrong about the meaning and goals of common Buddhist practices

The new season of “The White Lotus” is set on a luxury resort on the Thai island of Koh Samui. This comedy-drama series, which critiques wealthy tourists, focuses one plotline on foreigners who arrive in Thailand with an interest in engaging with its Buddhist traditions.

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Mar 28, 2025 11:19 IST logo

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‘Don’t say anything about it’: Why so many LGBTQIA+ Buddhists feel pressure to hide their identities

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Sep 19, 2023 12:18 IST logo

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Mayawati accuses SP leader of stirring religious couldron for pre-poll mileage

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Jul 30, 2023 12:14 IST logo

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Fresh plea in SC challenges validity of sections of Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991

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May 28, 2022 05:30 IST logo

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