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UK Hindu community reaction to Air India plane crash; Zen Buddhist master; Israel-Iran strikes

After the Gujarat plane crash, Emily visits Neasden temple as UK Hindus mourn the disaster. And Shaolin monk Shi Heng Yi speaks on martial arts, mindfulness, and modern influence.

The horrific plane crash in Gujarat sent shockwaves through the UK’s Hindu community — many of whom have close ties to that region of India. The day after the tragedy, Emily Buchanan visited the vast Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, North West London, to speak with Tarun Patel, a spokesperson for the temple, and Tilak Parek, a scholar of religion and anthropology.

We also hear from the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s Chief International Correspondent, Lyse Doucet, on the latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict.

And it’s not every day that a kung fu master becomes a modern-day influencer. But with the publication of his book Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery in English, Shi Heng Yi — founder of the Shaolin Temple Europe — is reaching new audiences. His TED Talks have inspired millions to explore martial arts as well as daily practices for mind and body.

Presenter: Emily Buchanan
Producers: Katy Davis & Rosie Dawson
Studio Managers: Simon Kelsey, George Willis & Joe Stickler
Editor: Rajeev Gupta

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