not accept Buddha’s teachings out of coercion from zealous missionaries or royal decree. In the early 17th century, Neiji Toin tried to bribe eastern Mongol nomads into following Buddhism by offering livestock for each verse they memorized. The nomads complained to the authorities, and the overbearing teacher was punished and exiled.

In various ways, Buddhism managed to peacefully spread throughout much of Asia, carrying its message of love, compassion and wisdom, while fitting in to the needs and dispositions of different people.it makes sense."

For van Garderen, this is the first opportunity of the year to put his off-season training to the test. "I'm excited to get my 2017 season underway at Abu Dhabi Tour. It will be a very competitive race, especially as there are also UCI World Tour points on the line this year. I've worked hard this winter, and I hope to be able to prove this and to be up there on the General Classification."

Team LottoNL-Jumbo leads with Boom and Groenewegen in Belgium's opening weekend

The team sent me this:

Team LottoNL-Jumbo is heading into the opening classics weekend in Belgium with Lars Boom and Dylan Groenewegen as its leaders. Both will race the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne on Sunday.

72nd Omloop Het Nieuwsblad:

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