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Religious Leaders
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Asians of the Century 
 This magazine feature from 1999 profiles influential Asians from the 20th century, such as Emperor Hirohito, Ho Chi Minh, Pol Pot, Issey Miyake, Sun Yat-sen, Mohandas Gandhi, Mao Zedong, King Rama, Akira Kurosawa, and the Dalai Lama. Includes an overview article and related pieces on global capitalism, women in Asia, and related topics. From Time magazine. http://www.time.com/time/asia/asia/magazine/1999/990823/cover1.html Topics: Heads of State, Notable People, Notable People: Government Last updated Oct 31, 2007 Caspar Schwenckfeld von Ossig (1489 -1561)
Background about this Christian reformer and about the history of his followers, some of whom moved to Pennsylvania in the 1700s. Includes links to additional material about current Schwenkfelder churches and related topics. From the Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, Pennsburg, Pennsylvania. http://www.schwenkfelder.com/WhoWeAre_Schwenkfelders.htm Topics: Christianity, Notable People Last updated Aug 24, 2006 The Dalai Lama
Background article about the Dalai Lama, who is "the head monk of Tibetan Buddhism and traditionally has been responsible for the governing of Tibet, until the Chinese government took control in 1959." Includes discussion of the traditions associated with the selection process for a new Dalai Lama, a profile of Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, and links to related news and coverage of the Dalai Lama and Tibetan Buddhism. From the British Broadcasting Corporation. http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/people/dalailama_1.shtml Topics: Faiths, Notable People Last updated Dec 3, 2007 Detroit's Flamboyant Prophet Jones
Illustrated biography of "Detroit's Rev. James F. (Prophet) Jones, who at the height of his popularity claimed to have six million followers nationally." Includes information about the Church of Universal Triumph, the Dominion of God Inc., founded in 1938 in Detroit. From the Detroit News. http://apps.detnews.com/apps/history/index.php?id=182 Topics: Black Resources, Notable People Last updated Dec 21, 2008 The Diocese of New Hampshire: The Rev. Canon V. Gene Robinson
Biography, sermons, pastoral summary, official photograph, and more information about the Reverend Canon Gene Robinson, bishop-elect for the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire. http://www.nhepiscopal.org/BishopSearch/The_Rev_Canon_V_Gene_Robinson.htm Topics: Christianity, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Government, Notable People Last updated Oct 2, 2004 His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet
"Dedicated to creating awareness of the life and work of His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet," this Web site describes the Dalai Lama's early life, escape to India, and formation of his government-in-exile in India. Includes a summary of Tibet's history, images of the Dalai Lama, and text of his Nobel Peace Prize speech and other teachings. From the Office of Tibet and Tibetan Government-in-Exile. http://dalailama.com/ Topics: Faiths, Notable People Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Junipero Serra (1713-1784)
Biography of Junipero Serra, a "priest in the Franciscan order of the Catholic Church ... [who] was a driving force in the Spanish conquest and colonization of what is now the state of California." Includes highlights of his life and information about controversy surrounding the treatment of Native Americans at the Franciscan missions. From a documentary produced by the West Film Project and WETA. http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/s_z/serra.htm Topics: California: History, Notable People Last updated Nov 4, 2008 Martin Luther: The Reluctant Revolutionary
Website companion to television programs that tell the story of the great Protestant revolutionary Martin Luther. Features background about this German monk and individuals associated with him (such as Charles V, Pope Leo X, and Luther's wife, an ex-nun named whom Luther had helped to escape from her nunnery), Luther trivia, an interactive "day in the life of a monk," and associated material. http://www.pbs.org/empires/martinluther/ Topics: Christianity, Notable People Last updated Nov 8, 2007 The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama
Website for this traveling "multi-media art exhibition that brings together 88 respected artists representing 30 countries. With the full life of the Dalai Lama as inspiration, the intention for this project is to shift the world's attention towards peace." The virtual tour contains images of many of the works with descriptions, and curriculum materials. Also on the website are biographies of the artists, venue details, and news. From the Committee of 100 for Tibet. http://gallery.tmpp.org/gallery/en/index.jsp Topics: Faiths, Notable People Last updated Dec 3, 2007 The Nobel Peace Prize 1984: Desmond Mpilo Tutu
Profile of Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, who was the winner of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize and recognized for his "role as a unifying leader figure in the campaign to resolve the problem of apartheid in South Africa." Features Tutu's Nobel lecture, a documentary video clip, a summary of his achievements up to 1984, and links to related resources. From the Nobel Foundation. http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1984/ Topics: Notable People, Social Issues Last updated Oct 9, 2006 Ocean of Wisdom: MPR's Coverage of the Dalai Lama Visit
This 2001 feature about the Dalai Lama's visit to Minnesota includes background about Tibetan Buddhism and the Dalai Lama, a biography of the 14th Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso), and profiles of the previous thirteen Dalai Lamas. Also provides news stories and audio coverage of the visit and a slideshow about building a throne for the Dalai Lama's visit. Some related website links not working. From Minnesota Public Radio (MPR). http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/200105/07_newsroom_dalai/ Topics: Faiths, Notable People Last updated Dec 3, 2007 Pope John Paul II
Reporting and background information on Pope John Paul II. Includes biographical information, photographs, and links to related news, commentary, and resources. From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/pope/ Topics: Christianity, Notable People Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Rowan Williams: Archbishop of Canterbury
The official site for Bishop Rowan Williams of the Anglican Church (Church of England), Archbishop of Wales and Bishop of Monmouth, appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury in 2002. Includes a biography, photos, sermons, key documents, writings, news, and more. http://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/1 Topics: Christianity, Notable People Last updated Jan 23, 2008 Televangelist, Christian Leader Jerry Falwell Dies
Article and associated radio program about "Rev. Jerry Falwell, a pioneer among televangelists who later became a leading voice in the national debate over Christian values," and who died in May 2007. Also includes video and sound clips of Falwell, a timeline that covers events such as his founding Liberty University (1971) and organization of the political lobbyist group the Moral Majority (1979), and related material. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10188427 Topics: Christianity, Notable People Last updated May 17, 2007 |
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