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China Forces Tibetans To Attend Ceremony Led by 'Fake Panchen Lama'
Chinese officials have reportedly compelled thousands of Tibetans, including monks, nuns, and prominent lamas, to participate in a Kalachakra empowerment led by Gyaltsen Norbu, the 'fake Panchen', by Tibetans.
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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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Paresh Rawal To NDTV On Ajey, Film On Yogi Adityanath: "Judiciary Saved It, Not Sure Why Censors Held It Up"
Ajey is based on Shantanu Gupta's book The Monk Who Became Chief Minister
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Japan's Traditional Daruma Doll, Gifted To PM Modi, Has Indian Roots
The Daruma doll is inspired by Bodhidharma, a monk from Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu.
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Mumbai-Based CEO Wants To Hire "Doom-Scrollers" On Full-Time Basis, Skills Needed Are...
For the job based in Mumbai, the role offers a full-time position with a competitive salary.
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Over 30 Monks, Staffers Quit After New Shaolin Temple Head Slashes Phone Time
Monks who fail assessments for three consecutive months under a new "bottom-tier elimination system" may be required to leave.
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Disguised As Sadhu, Man Visits Wife After 10 Years, Kills Her With Hammer
A man allegedly disguised himself as a monk (sadhu) and murdered his estranged wife with a hammer at her house in Delhi earlier this week, police said on Friday.
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Bangladeshi Criminal Hid As Monk In Bengal For 30 Years, BJP Blames Trinamool
The 60-year-old man, also known as Hashem Ali Mallik, is wanted in many criminal cases in Bangladesh.
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China's "CEO Monk" Of Famous Shaolin Temple Under Probe For Embezzling Funds
China's famous Shaolin Temple announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation on suspicion of misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets.
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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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How Old Monk Became One Of India's Most Beloved Rum And Why It Still Reigns
On World Rum Day, let's explore the rich history and enduring legacy of Old Monk. Here's why this 71-year-old spirit still rules the shelf.
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Who Leaves It All Behind? These 8 IITians Did
After excelling in academics and beginning promising careers, these individuals chose to renounce mainstream life and pursue spirituality.
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How A Suspicious Invite Forced Dalai Lama To Flee Tibet And Escape To India
On afrigid night over six decades ago, as artillery fire echoed in the distance and Chinese forces encircled the Tibetan capital of Lhasa, a 23-year-old monk disguised as a soldier slipped quietly out of his palace. He was no ordinary monk.
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China Forces Tibetans To Attend Ceremony Led by 'Fake Panchen Lama'
Chinese officials have reportedly compelled thousands of Tibetans, including monks, nuns, and prominent lamas, to participate in a Kalachakra empowerment led by Gyaltsen Norbu, the 'fake Panchen', by Tibetans.
-
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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Paresh Rawal To NDTV On Ajey, Film On Yogi Adityanath: "Judiciary Saved It, Not Sure Why Censors Held It Up"
Ajey is based on Shantanu Gupta's book The Monk Who Became Chief Minister
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Japan's Traditional Daruma Doll, Gifted To PM Modi, Has Indian Roots
The Daruma doll is inspired by Bodhidharma, a monk from Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu.
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Mumbai-Based CEO Wants To Hire "Doom-Scrollers" On Full-Time Basis, Skills Needed Are...
For the job based in Mumbai, the role offers a full-time position with a competitive salary.
-
Over 30 Monks, Staffers Quit After New Shaolin Temple Head Slashes Phone Time
Monks who fail assessments for three consecutive months under a new "bottom-tier elimination system" may be required to leave.
-
Disguised As Sadhu, Man Visits Wife After 10 Years, Kills Her With Hammer
A man allegedly disguised himself as a monk (sadhu) and murdered his estranged wife with a hammer at her house in Delhi earlier this week, police said on Friday.
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Bangladeshi Criminal Hid As Monk In Bengal For 30 Years, BJP Blames Trinamool
The 60-year-old man, also known as Hashem Ali Mallik, is wanted in many criminal cases in Bangladesh.
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China's "CEO Monk" Of Famous Shaolin Temple Under Probe For Embezzling Funds
China's famous Shaolin Temple announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation on suspicion of misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets.
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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.
-
'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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How Old Monk Became One Of India's Most Beloved Rum And Why It Still Reigns
On World Rum Day, let's explore the rich history and enduring legacy of Old Monk. Here's why this 71-year-old spirit still rules the shelf.
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Who Leaves It All Behind? These 8 IITians Did
After excelling in academics and beginning promising careers, these individuals chose to renounce mainstream life and pursue spirituality.
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How A Suspicious Invite Forced Dalai Lama To Flee Tibet And Escape To India
On afrigid night over six decades ago, as artillery fire echoed in the distance and Chinese forces encircled the Tibetan capital of Lhasa, a 23-year-old monk disguised as a soldier slipped quietly out of his palace. He was no ordinary monk.
