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grantcart

(53,061 posts) Sat Mar 3, 2012, 01:50 AM Mar 2012

Buddhist Military Sangha

For those in the military seeking Buddhist resources

http://buddhistmilitarysangha.blogspot.com/2011/12/buddhist-materials-available-at-mcas.html

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First Army Buddhist Chaplain serving at Fort Benning ellisonz Mar 2012 #1

ellisonz

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1. First Army Buddhist Chaplain serving at Fort Benning

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Wed Mar 21, 2012, 10:48 PM

Mar 2012

By: Brandice Hudson | WRBL News 3
Published: March 20, 2012
FORT BENNING, Ga. --

Over the years, there has been a rise in soldiers seeking to practice Buddhism. The first Buddhist Chaplain in Army history is serving right here in our area.

Chaplain Thomas Dyer says as the number of soldiers following the Buddhist religion grows, so has the need for the services. The battalion chaplain serves 600 soldiers of all faith groups. Chaplain Dyer says two key goals of the religion are to reduce suffering and increase well being.

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