Dharamsala is a town in Himachal Pradesh, India located in the serene foot hills of the Himalaya. Its peaceful landscapes and ...

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Greeks were on the Indian subcontinent quite some time prior to the composition of the the great Indian epic poem, the ...

The act of giving is valued in virtually all great religions. It isn’t just giving, either. It is that there is an expectation of nothing in return. No naming rights, no reciprocity, and perhaps even ...

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Between meetings with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other dignitaries, the Venerable Thupten Ngodup, who serves as the ...

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It was a striking scene: four local elected leaders from different North County cities, political parties and perspectives, ...