Tag: BUDDHISM

Groupon's infamous Super Bowl commercials caused quite a stir last month, and the company was eventually shamed into issuing an apology. But Robert Thurman, Tibetan Buddhist scholar and father of actress Uma, says he didn't have a problem with the Groupon spot that satirized pro-Tibet activism. "That was great -- I loved that," Thurman told the New York Observer. "Some people in the Tibetan ...

Despite the seemingly endless stream of studies decrying the negative repercussions of playing video games, someone will, on occasion, publicly praise gaming's therapeutic and educational benefits. Studies have shown that video games can restore eyesight, and some people have even claimed that playing games has helped them to overcome nightmares and longstanding fears, teach history and proper ...

Become one with your voice mails with the golden C91 Buddha Phone, compass-shaped flip phone that lets everyone know you have enlightenment on speed dial. According to Slippery Brick, the phone retails for about $123. Equipped with a 2.0 inch display, a 1.3 megapixel camera, FM radio, and an audio and video player, the device might make the 'Big Guy' himself drool. Apparently, this isn't the first ...