Buddhism News

Buddhism30 Aug 2018 15:03 GMT

Prominent monk demanded sex from at least six nuns as 'part of Buddhist studies' and four of them gave in, report says.

India05 Aug 2018 09:01 GMT

From synagogues with Muslim caretakers to a Chinese temple with an Indian twist, this Kolkata area is a rich hub.

Asia12 Jul 2017 16:07 GMT

Prime Minister assured Buddhist monks that the new constitution will not take away the primary status given to Buddhism.

Asia Pacific13 May 2017 04:18 GMT

Arrests follow scuffles in Muslim-dominated areas in Yangon and forcible closures of two Islamic schools by Buddhists.

Myanmar12 Mar 2017 05:29 GMT

'Face of Buddhist terror' ordered into silence by top religious body as deepening anti-Muslim tensions rise.

Buddhism19 Feb 2017 19:28 GMT

Followers of Buddhist Dhammakaya Temple defy orders to evacuate premise amid search for monk wanted for corruption.

Myanmar06 Oct 2016 21:04 GMT

Klaas Haytema sentenced to three months in jail after unplugging Buddhist centre loudspeaker because he wanted to sleep.

China19 Jan 2016 16:12 GMT

Register contains details of 870 people considered incarnations of Buddha, a move Beijing hopes will stop fraud.

Rohingya03 Nov 2015 09:35 GMT

Ahead of crucial election, musicians rail against government-sanctioned repression of persecuted Rohingya minority.

Asia Pacific13 Oct 2015 10:05 GMT

Buddhist body says Arbat could destroy the religion with its intimate scenes and depiction of monk taking drugs.

Dalai Lama16 Jul 2015 14:58 GMT

Tibetan Buddhist leader says China is trying to interfere in his succession and split Tibetan Buddhism.