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Dalai Lama wins Templeton Prize for work on science, religion

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NEW YORK (RNS) The 2012 Templeton Prize, which recognizes "spiritual progress" in the world, was awarded to the Dalai Lama for his long-standing support of the engagement of religion and science. By Chris Herlinger.

Topics: Culture, Social Issues
Beliefs: Buddhism
Tags: china, dalai lama, nobel peace prize, spirituality, templeton prize, tibetan autonomy

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