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Buddhist

Lifestyle 7 years ago

Buddhists in Malang hand out iftar meals to local Muslims

Local Muslims as well as travelers who happen to be in the area flock a place near a Buddhist temple in Malang to break their fast with free food.

World 7 years ago

Blasts hit three Sri Lanka churches, at least 80 injured

"A bomb attack to our church, please come and help if your family members are there," read a post in English on the Facebook page of the St Sebastian's Church at Katuwapitiya in Negombo.

SE Asia 7 years ago

Flamboyant funeral sees off Myanmar monk in costly style

Pilgrims dressed up in their finest clothes to pay homage at a palace constructed for the occasion out of wood and bamboo, costing around $33,000.

National 7 years ago

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Indonesia fixes misspelling of one of its oldest religions

Buddhism was previously spelled on identity cards as "Budha", instead of "Buddha", the correct spelling for the religion in Indonesian.

World 7 years ago

Meditating Buddhist monk killed in India leopard attack

A Buddhist monk has been killed by a leopard while meditating in a protected forest for the big cats, the fifth such attack in the area this month, Indian police said Thursday.

SE Asia 7 years ago

Quiet, please: Myanmar festival stirs debate over religious noise

From grumbling neighbours to witty memes of the Buddha imploring a man with speakers to "stop your noise", the cacophony around Myanmar's annual Tazaungdaing festival is revving up debate over the modern racket accompanying religious customs.

World 7 years ago

Nine-year-old boy dies after beating by Buddhist monk

A nine-year-old Buddhist novice has died after a beating by a Thai monk who allegedly battered him with a stick and slammed his head against a pillar, officials said Friday.

World 7 years ago

China investigates top Buddhist leader for sexual assault

The former head of China's government-run Buddhist association is under criminal investigation for alleged sexual assault, the country's top religious authority said Thursday.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Summer camp helps troubled youth reach their dreams

A Buddhist organization gives youngster a way to experience interreligious tolerance and move on from their problems.

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.

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Buddhists in Malang hand out iftar meals to local Muslims

Blasts hit three Sri Lanka churches, at least 80 injured

Flamboyant funeral sees off Myanmar monk in costly style

PREMIUM Indonesia fixes misspelling of one of its oldest religions

Meditating Buddhist monk killed in India leopard attack

Quiet, please: Myanmar festival stirs debate over religious noise

Nine-year-old boy dies after beating by Buddhist monk

China investigates top Buddhist leader for sexual assault

Summer camp helps troubled youth reach their dreams

Peace, compassion mark Waisak in Central Java

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PREMIUM
Indonesia fixes misspelling of one of its oldest religions