Thai Buddhist monks criticized for lavish behavior
1 day ago
Thailand's national Buddhism body says it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior following complaints ignited by a video showing Buddhist monks boarding a private jet.
Violence against Myanmar Muslims has many causes
18 days ago
In Myanmar's latest round of Buddhist-Muslim violence, swarms of Buddhist men roamed Lashio's crumbling streets this week, armed with rocks and sticks and machetes.
Myanmar Muslims find shelter in Buddhist monastery
18 days ago
Although a few Buddhist men could still be seen Thursday riding motorbikes with crude weapons such as sharpened bamboo poles, no new violence was reported.
Rights advocates urge caution on lifting sanctions after violence in Myanmar
19 days ago
Tuesday's incident, which came in response to an alleged torching of a Buddhist woman by a Muslim man, highlights desperate calls from human rights groups for international action.
Dalai Lama lashes Myanmar, Lanka Buddhist violence
41 days ago
The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader spoke Tuesday night about religious violence when asked questions following a speech he delivered to 15,000 people at the University of Maryland.
Buddhists temples offer visitors chance to find inner peace
105 days ago
"At the Arlington temple, the resident teacher is Gen Kelsang Jampa, an American Buddhist monk who also serves as national spiritual director for the New Kadampa Tradition.
In shadow of Cowboys Stadium, Buddhist temple welcomes all
113 days ago
The temple's resident teacher is Gen Kelsang Jampa, an American Buddhist monk who also serves as national spiritual director for the New Kadampa Tradition.
Iran confiscates Buddha statues from shops
121 days ago
An Iranian newspaper is reporting that government authorities are confiscating Buddha statues from shops in Tehran to stop the promotion of Buddhism in the country.
Myanmar Muslims recall Buddhist assault
171 days ago
A Rakhine named Said Thar Tun Maung, a local government administrator on the island, said 200 Buddhists, mostly women and children, fled when the refugees arrived, fearing they would be overwhelmed.