Buddhism

Sri Lanka probes claims of cruelty to elephants gifted by Thailand

Elephants eat leaves at an orphanage in Pinnawala where an elephant keeper was sentenced to 15 years in jail in September for wildlife trafficking.

China authorities approve arrest of Shaolin Temple’s ex-abbot over embezzlement

Mr Shi Yongxin had his certificate of ordination cancelled in July after fresh claims of bad behaviour unbecoming of a Buddhist monk.

Eighth monk dies after Sri Lanka cable car crash

Seven monks, including three foreigners, were killed instantly when their cabin plunged down the mountainside near a forest monastery in the north-western Kurunegala district on the night of Sept 24. Six others had been taken to hospital for injuries, four in critical condition.

Chinese government has ‘final say’ in Dalai Lama reincarnation, CPC’s Tibet official says

FILE PHOTO: Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, is served food on his 90th birthday celebration at the Tsuglagkhang, also known as the Dalai Lama Temple complex, in the northern town of Dharamshala, India, July 6, 2025. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo

Head of China’s Shaolin Temple to be removed over embezzlement claims

Abbot Shi Yongxin is suspected of embezzling project funds and temple assets.

Misbehaving monks: Sex scandal shakes Thai Buddhist faithful

A Buddhist monk prepares to collect alms in front of a temple in Bangkok on July 18, 2025.

Japan temple’s foreigner-only entrance fees spark debate, criticism

Nanzoin in Fukuoka Prefecture is known for its 41m long reclining Buddha statue.

Ancient traditions grow new roots: Monks in Thailand bring faith to fight against deforestation

skmonk - Thai monks hold onto saplings as they walk around a temple building in Wat Pasukato on Thursday to mark Asalha Bucha, a holiday which commemorates Buddha’s first sermon (Photo: Kim Jung-yeop)

Dalai Lama hopes to live beyond 130 years, much longer than predicted

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama attends a prayer meet held for his long life at the Dalai Lama temple in the northern hill town of Dharamshala, India on July 5, 2025.

Prayers for the Dalai Lama in the heart of Mongolian Buddhism

A portrait of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (centre top) is seen at the Gandantegchinlen Monastery in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on July 4, 2025.

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