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73-Year-Old Buddhist Monk Living In Malaysia Hermitage Wins Rs 2 Crore Lottery
Chan Chai Siang, who has lived in a hermitage for the past three decades, said the windfall is not a blessing but a result of karma.
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Meet Huayan, A Buddhist Monk Who Loves Playing Counter-Strike
Senior Buddhist monk Huayan discusses his video gaming hobby and its role in his spiritual growth.
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Anand Mahindra's Viral Post Gets Key Monastery In Spiti Trending. Why It Is A Must-Visit Spot
Anand Mahindra Key Monastery post: Industrialist Anand Mahindra highlighted Key Monastery's untouched charm on social media, sparking renewed interest in this remote cultural landmark featured in Bollywood films.
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New Buddhist Outfit In Ladakh Aims To Reshape Talks With Centre For Rights
The political churn in Ladakh has taken a new turn with the formal launch of the Voice of Buddhist Ladakh (VBL), a socio-political platform that is expected to recalibrate the region's engagement with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Archaeologists Discover Kashmir's Buddhist Past, "Proud Moment," Says PM
A recent archaeological discovery in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district has brought Kashmir's Buddhist past into the spotlight. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed the discovery a proud moment.
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Nepal Chooses 2-Year-Old As New Living Goddess During Longest Hindu Festival
A two-year-old girl chosen as Nepal's new living goddess was carried by family members from their home in an alley in Kathmandu to a temple palace Tuesday during the country's longest and most significant Hindu festival.
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China's Shaolin Abbot Falls: Scandal Engulfs Monk Once Seen As Untouchable
China has launched a crackdown on powerful Buddhist monks suspected of misusing temple funds for personal wealth.
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This Buddhist Temple In Thailand Is Made From Over 1.5 Million Beer Bottles
Buddhist Temple in Thailand: Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew, or the "Temple of a Million Bottles," is built almost entirely of beer bottles.
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Sacred Relics Of The Buddha Return To India After 127 Years
The sacred relics of the Buddha, originally excavated from Piprahwa in present-day Uttar Pradesh in 1898, were returned to India today after 127 years.
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India Reopens E-Visas For Chinese Tourists. What It Means For Travel, Culture And Business
India suspended tourist visas for Chinese citizens in 2020 due to the pandemic and ongoing tensions along the border. While restrictions were gradually lifted for other nationalities, Chinese travellers remained excluded.
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80,000 Nudes And Rs 100 Crore Blackmail: All About Thai Woman Wilawan Emsawat
Investigators of the Thailand Police who searched her house found more than 80,000 photos and videos used to blackmail the monks.
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'Misbehaving Monks': Massive Sex Scandal Shakes Thailand's Buddhist Clergy
Reverence for the saffron-robed Buddhist monkhood is deeply woven into Thai society, but a sex extortion scandal has besmirched the clergy and left the devout questioning their faith.
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Thai Woman Allegedly Seduced, Blackmailed Buddhist Monks, Arrested
Police in Thailand arrested a woman Tuesday who allegedly enticed a string of Buddhist monks into sexual relationships and then pressured them into making large payments to cover up their intimacy.
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Guru Purnima 2025: Date, Significance, And Timings
Guru Purnima 2025 falls on July 10, marking the full moon in Ashadha. It honours Ved Vyasa's birth, Buddha's first sermon, and Mahavira's discipleship.
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Dalai Lama To Meet Senior Buddhist Monks Before Reincarnation Statement
The Dalai Lama will meet 11 senior Buddhist monks on Wednesday morning before delivering a written statement that will "most probably" talk about his eventual succession as the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists, an official said.
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73-Year-Old Buddhist Monk Living In Malaysia Hermitage Wins Rs 2 Crore Lottery
Chan Chai Siang, who has lived in a hermitage for the past three decades, said the windfall is not a blessing but a result of karma.
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Meet Huayan, A Buddhist Monk Who Loves Playing Counter-Strike
Senior Buddhist monk Huayan discusses his video gaming hobby and its role in his spiritual growth.
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Anand Mahindra's Viral Post Gets Key Monastery In Spiti Trending. Why It Is A Must-Visit Spot
Anand Mahindra Key Monastery post: Industrialist Anand Mahindra highlighted Key Monastery's untouched charm on social media, sparking renewed interest in this remote cultural landmark featured in Bollywood films.
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New Buddhist Outfit In Ladakh Aims To Reshape Talks With Centre For Rights
The political churn in Ladakh has taken a new turn with the formal launch of the Voice of Buddhist Ladakh (VBL), a socio-political platform that is expected to recalibrate the region's engagement with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
-
Archaeologists Discover Kashmir's Buddhist Past, "Proud Moment," Says PM
A recent archaeological discovery in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district has brought Kashmir's Buddhist past into the spotlight. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed the discovery a proud moment.
-
Nepal Chooses 2-Year-Old As New Living Goddess During Longest Hindu Festival
A two-year-old girl chosen as Nepal's new living goddess was carried by family members from their home in an alley in Kathmandu to a temple palace Tuesday during the country's longest and most significant Hindu festival.
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China's Shaolin Abbot Falls: Scandal Engulfs Monk Once Seen As Untouchable
China has launched a crackdown on powerful Buddhist monks suspected of misusing temple funds for personal wealth.
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This Buddhist Temple In Thailand Is Made From Over 1.5 Million Beer Bottles
Buddhist Temple in Thailand: Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew, or the "Temple of a Million Bottles," is built almost entirely of beer bottles.
-
Sacred Relics Of The Buddha Return To India After 127 Years
The sacred relics of the Buddha, originally excavated from Piprahwa in present-day Uttar Pradesh in 1898, were returned to India today after 127 years.
-
India Reopens E-Visas For Chinese Tourists. What It Means For Travel, Culture And Business
India suspended tourist visas for Chinese citizens in 2020 due to the pandemic and ongoing tensions along the border. While restrictions were gradually lifted for other nationalities, Chinese travellers remained excluded.
-
80,000 Nudes And Rs 100 Crore Blackmail: All About Thai Woman Wilawan Emsawat
Investigators of the Thailand Police who searched her house found more than 80,000 photos and videos used to blackmail the monks.
-
'Misbehaving Monks': Massive Sex Scandal Shakes Thailand's Buddhist Clergy
Reverence for the saffron-robed Buddhist monkhood is deeply woven into Thai society, but a sex extortion scandal has besmirched the clergy and left the devout questioning their faith.
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Thai Woman Allegedly Seduced, Blackmailed Buddhist Monks, Arrested
Police in Thailand arrested a woman Tuesday who allegedly enticed a string of Buddhist monks into sexual relationships and then pressured them into making large payments to cover up their intimacy.
-
Guru Purnima 2025: Date, Significance, And Timings
Guru Purnima 2025 falls on July 10, marking the full moon in Ashadha. It honours Ved Vyasa's birth, Buddha's first sermon, and Mahavira's discipleship.
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Dalai Lama To Meet Senior Buddhist Monks Before Reincarnation Statement
The Dalai Lama will meet 11 senior Buddhist monks on Wednesday morning before delivering a written statement that will "most probably" talk about his eventual succession as the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists, an official said.
