Religion and Faith

May 8, 2011 12:00 PM

Thousands attend Dalai Lama's speech at U of M

At the University of Minnesota today, the Dalai Lama said much human suffering arises from self-centeredness. But he says one can overcome suffering and achieve happiness by cultivating wisdom and altruism.

by Rupa Shenoy

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May 8, 2011 11:17 AM

Dalai Lama says bin Laden's killing understandable

The U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden was understandable, the Dalai Lama said Saturday, yet it also saddened him because of his lifelong commitment to nonviolence.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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May 6, 2011 9:03 PM

The Dalai Lama arrives in Minn. for first Twin Cities visit since 2001

The Dalai Lama will participate in many events this weekend, including a public address on Sunday afternoon at the University of Minnesota. His speech is entitled "Peace through Inner Peace."

by Rupa Shenoy

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May 6, 2011 10:25 AM

A look back at the Dalai Lama's previous visits to Minnesota

The Dalai Lama is making his first official visit to the Twin Cities since 2001, when he spoke at the University of Minnesota as part of the Carlson Lecture Series.

by Dan Olson

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May 6, 2011 9:53 AM

Tibetans eager for Dalai Lama's visit to Minnesota

When the Dalai Lama arrives in Minnesota, he'll be greeted by a Tibetan community eagerly anticipating his visit yet concerned about the future.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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May 6, 2011 5:00 AM

Now, perhaps, it's time to declare 'Mission Accomplished' for real

An American of Pakistani background felt a duty to stand against those who had portrayed Islam as an enemy instead of a symbol of peace.

by Tariq Bashir

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May 6, 2011 12:00 AM

Where faith, history, and politics meet

Krista Tippett and the staff of On Being recently spent 10 days in Israel and the West Bank. She joins Kerri Miller to discuss what they learned, and the questions left unanswered.

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May 5, 2011 2:05 PM

Dayton attends prayer observance at Minn. Capitol

Gov. Mark Dayton says he is taking to heart the prayers from a National Day of Prayer observance outside the Minnesota Capitol.

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May 4, 2011 2:57 PM

Novelist illuminates a special time in Rome

David Bezmozgis sets his new novel "The Free World" in the late 1970s, when many Soviet Jews fleeing communist Russia ended up in Rome. There they waited to learn where they would end up: the USA, Canada, Australia, or Israel.

by Euan Kerr

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May 4, 2011 5:00 AM

There goes another chance to practice forgiveness

Those pumping their fists should try to recall where they've seen such a party before.

by Hilary Buckwalter

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