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Opinion | Rebirth Or Rebranding? Reincarnation Under Surveillance
India’s quiet support for Tibetan culture has provided refuge and continuity for the Dalai Lama’s teachings, making Himalayan ...
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Cops to speed up probe on Nakhon Sawan temple abbot
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has promised to expedite its probe into allegations of misconduct against the former abbot of a temple in Nakhon Sawan, after photos of the senior monk embracing ...
Thailand's monk sex scandal
New accusations involving illicit sex and blackmail have shaken the nation and opened a debate on the privileges monks enjoy ...
LACMA’s great Buddhist art collection, pulled out of storage, is an irresistible force
Splendid sculpture and painting from LACMA's permanent collection was packed up about eight years ago. Finally, it's back on ...
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How Xuanzang's journey united two ancient cultures
Xuanzang's travels and research united two ancient cultures long lost to the passage of time, in a bond of respect and ...
Survey finds Thai public blames monks' misconduct for Buddhism’s decline
BANGKOK: The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) has released the findings of a new public opinion survey ...
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Scholar backs tighter curbs on temples
A legal scholar is calling for tighter financial regulation of Buddhist temples, arguing senior monks hold power equivalent ...
Bangkok Post on MSN23h
Poll: Most Thais believe some monks have misbehaved, should be punished
The National Institute of Development Administration found in a recent opinion survey that most respondents believe that some Buddhist monks have violated monastic rules and should be punished.The ...