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Buddhism

World 7 years ago

Dalai Lama: I knew of sex abuse by Buddhist teachers since 1990s

"I already did know these things, nothing new," the Dalai Lama said in response on Dutch public television NOS late Saturday.

World 7 years ago

Buddhist monk master in China resigns after sexual misconduct allegations

One of China's highest-ranking Buddhist monks quit as the head of the country's Buddhist association on Wednesday after facing a government investigation over accusations of sexual misconduct.

World 7 years ago

China probes claims head abbot sexually harassed nuns

China's top religious authority launched an investigation Thursday after two monks alleged that a prominent Buddhist abbot and Communist Party member coerced several nuns into having sex with him, one of the country's most high-profile #MeToo moments.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Thai cave boys begin ceremony to become Buddhist novices

Eleven boys who were rescued from a Thai cave took their first steps on Tuesday to be ordained as Buddhist novices in a ceremony steeped in tradition.

News 7 years ago

UNESCO lists Korean mountain Buddhist temples as World Heritage sites

Seven ancient Korean mountain temples, which typify the way Buddhism in the country has merged with indigenous beliefs and styles, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites on Saturday.

Science & Tech 7 years ago

Zensational! Japan firm launches Buddhist sermon service

A Japanese firm is launching a new service allowing you to talk to a smart speaker and receive a sermon from Buddhist monks.

National 7 years ago

Peace, compassion mark Waisak in Central Java

Thousands of Buddhist followers and monks joined a ritual, meditative procession on Tuesday from Mendut Temple to Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, to celebrate Waisak (Vesak) to mark the birth of Gautama Buddha.

National 7 years ago

Vesak celebrated in harmony, tolerance in Malang

Buddhist monks and novice monks, also known as sāmaṇera, celebrated Vesak in Batu, Malang, East Java, on Tuesday, by giving food and drink to Muslims.

City 7 years ago

Buddhists flock to temple to celebrate Vesak Day

Thousands of Buddhists flocked to the Ekayana Arama temple in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, on Tuesday morning. They came to pray, sing and observe sacred rituals to celebrate Buddha’s birth, which is celebrated as Vesak Day.