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…to them as role models. The "Home of Light" was a very successful project. In the future when every region in the world brings family and school to work together to promote virtuous deeds, we will all recei…

The virtue journaling activity within two months significantly improved student behaviors, making them more joyful and responsible. Participants demonstrated better discipline and spent their free tim

… thousands of Baht a month. Furthermore, the owner of the largest cock-fighting pit in the central region of Thailand agreed to close down his cock-fighting pit which brought in a hefty sum of money. His d…

Luang Phaw Dhammajayo's 'no alcohol no tobacco' project addresses the social issues stemming from drug use and gambling that adversely affect families and society in Thailand. The campaign inspired a

…ks and novices in the southern provinces. It also gives encouragement to them to stand firm in this region and be a field of merit and an inspiration to the Buddhists in the 4 southern provinces to continue…

โครงการนี้ช่วยบรรเทาความทุกข์ทรมานในชีวิตของพระและสามเณรในจังหวัดภาคใต้ โดยให้กำลังใจพวกเขายืนหยัดในภูมิภาคนี้และเป็นสนามแห่งบุญ เพื่อให้ชาวพุทธใน 4 จังหวัดภาคใต้ดำเนินชีวิตต่อไป ด้วยการไม่อยู่นิ่งในย

… brought benefits to many diverse audiences. At the moment DMC broadcasts 24 hours a day in every region of the world. It provides a variety of resourceful and creative programmes which is suitable for vi…

DMC Channel, initiated by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo, broadcasts 24/7 globally, providing diverse programs beneficial to audiences of all ages. With translations in multiple languages, DMC serves as a worl

Views from the Followers: Last Sunday, January 21, 2007, I had the pleasure of being present at the historic occasion of the opening of the Dunedin Meditation Centre. I feel that the opening of the C

…t monks and devoted laypeople signifies a commitment to fostering peace and spiritual growth in the region. Dr. Elizabeth Guthrie, an assistant lecturer at the University of Otago, emphasizes the positive i…

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Dhaummakaya International Meditation Centers are dedicated to promoting meditation and spiritual growth. Located in Taoyuan and Taichung, Taiwan, these centers offer a peaceful environment for individ

…havana Hong Kong 2/F Henning House, 385-391 Hennessy Rd., Wanchai, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China Tel. +(852)-2762-7942, +(852)-2794-7485 Fax. +(852)-2573-2800 Website: www.dmc.hk Email: d…

Discover various meditation centers operating in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan, offering resources for spiritual growth and guidance. In Taiwan, the Dhammakaya International Meditation Center of Taichu

…ew ones. This more troubled new Middle East has obviously not been created solely by U.S. policies. Regional state and nonstate actors have shaped and continue to shape its changing reality. But U.S. polici…

…ing force and sanctions, have dominated U.S. engagement, leading to a more complicated and troubled regional landscape. Moreover, although there were attempts at diplomatic engagement – such as meetings wit…

to be cooperative on its own terms and for its own interests, but this does not mean that the United States is in a strong position to push Iran to comply with its requests, particularly at present. T

…ty is fueled by geopolitical interests and rhetoric, underlining the complexity of diplomacy in the region. The text further mentions the perceived dichotomy in U.S. foreign policy regarding Syria and Leban…

REALTIES OF THE NEW MIDDLE EAST 13 always been the possibility that Syria could be coaxed and pressured into adopting more pragmatic policies. Revived U.S. efforts to relaunch the Israeli-Palestinian

…lysis in Beirut underscore the ongoing struggles within the state, showcasing the complexity of the region's power dynamics. The interplay of external and internal pressures continues to shape the realities…

…but also shortsighted and sometimes contradictory. In April 2002, when Colin Powell was sent to the region, he was all but publicly disowned by other parts of the administration. After Bush presented his vi…

The Bush administration exhibited a lack of interest in the peace process and instead directed policies that undermined Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, proposing a sequence of reform before peace th

be recognized, but nobody should expect them to move beyond reactive diplomacy any time soon. Paradoxically, the Bush administration decided to refocus on the peace process just as conditions had beco

…torial complexities. Additionally, it highlights the urgency of nuclear proliferation issues in the region, particularly concerning Iran. The summary emphasizes that U.S. foreign policy has aimed at address…

"choose your own future and win your freedom."2 To make matters worse, in September 2006 the U.S. Congress passed the Iran Freedom Support Act, which imposed mandatory sanctions on entities that suppl

…tions, showcasing the complex interplay of power, negotiation, and strategic decision-making in the region. Relevant discussions also took place between the U.S., Iran, and Iraq. For further information, vi…

…h has become not only a domestic player capable of paralyzing the government, but has also become a regional player by successfully standing up to Israel in the summer of 2006 and thus gaining, for a time, …

…al discrimination persists against Shi’a, underscoring the complexity of sectarian relations in the region. For further information, visit dmc.tv.

…opment of a transnational movement. The Iranian revolution undoubtedly had an impact throughout the region. New political organizations developed in several countries, with ties to each other and Iran, and …

The text examines the roots of resentment among Shi’i minorities in the Gulf and Lebanon, noting its implications for political activism. Discrimination and resentment have led to instances of violenc

…ccesses the Bush administration has had: the involvement of Arab states. By cornering Hamas between regional pressure and domestic opinion demanding prosperity, it may be possible to wrest Hamas from pursui…

…enges of integrating Hamas while managing its actions against Israel. It stresses the importance of regional pressures and U.S. support for a unified Palestinian government to achieve peace. The document al…

…mall country without massive ambitions or ideological crusades, trying to maintain some role in the region. The confrontational tone of U.S. policy, coupled with the setting up of the Hariri tribunal by the…

This text discusses the need for a nuanced U.S. policy toward Syria, recognizing its limited ambitions while encouraging a shift away from its spoiler role in Lebanon and alignment with Iran. It furth

…itions of each country. Efforts should not be wrapped up in ambitious-sounding but ultimately empty regional programs, such as the Broader Middle East and North Africa Initiative. As for countries that do …

…olitical changes and points to the inevitable tensions between American values and interests in the region, which can undermine credibility in foreign policy. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

About the Authors MARINA OTTAWAY is a senior associate in the Democracy and Rule of Law Program and director of the Carnegie Middle East Program. Her most recent book, Beyond the Façade: Political Re

…litical scientist, investigates political participation dynamics and Islamist movements in the Arab region. Karim Sadjadpour, an associate at the Carnegie Endowment, specializes in Iranian politics and cont…

…m of a sixteenth century origin. It also adds to the notion of strong historical links between this region and the kingdom of Lan Na. Chanida Jantrasrisalai’s article explores the possible interpretations o…

This journal features an article by Anatole-Roger Peltier on a wooden chest containing palm-leaf manuscripts found in Laos. The texts, dated to the sixteenth century, reveal their roots in the Pāli ca