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5th April, 2013
Myanmar Muslims kill eight Buddhists in Indonesian centre
Last month's communal violence in Myanmar has left more than 1,300 homes and other buildings destroyed.
Last month's communal violence in Myanmar has left more than 1,300 homes and other buildings destroyed.
29th March, 2013
Sri Lanka boosts security after anti-Muslim attack
Hundreds of rampaging Buddhist hardliners torched a Muslim-owned business in the latest in a series of mob attacks in Sri lanka.
Hundreds of rampaging Buddhist hardliners torched a Muslim-owned business in the latest in a series of mob attacks in Sri lanka.
18th December, 2012
“No religion” third world group after Christians, Muslims
People with no religious affiliation make up the third-largest global group in a new study of the size of the world's faiths, placing after Christians and Muslims and just before Hindus.
People with no religious affiliation make up the third-largest global group in a new study of the size of the world's faiths, placing after Christians and Muslims and just before Hindus.
23rd November, 2012
Buddha’s legacy
More than 1,000 Buddhist monks and nuns have gathered in Hanoi for a four-day national congress from November 21 to 24.
More than 1,000 Buddhist monks and nuns have gathered in Hanoi for a four-day national congress from November 21 to 24.
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7th August, 2012
Monks, military and Myanmar – a Pakistani’s déjà vu
Do I need to draw a parallel of this situation with that of Balochistan and its 'religious minority', and narrate again the political economy of conflict?
Do I need to draw a parallel of this situation with that of Balochistan and its 'religious minority', and narrate again the political economy of conflict?
7th May, 2012
Celebrating Vesak Day
Vesak day is a major holiday in the predominantly-Buddhist island nation, commemorates the birth, enlightenment and the passing away of the Buddha.
Vesak day is a major holiday in the predominantly-Buddhist island nation, commemorates the birth, enlightenment and the passing away of the Buddha.
22nd February, 2012
The Tibetan new year
“Losar”, which is Tibetan for “new year”, falls on 22nd February this year and is usually a time for festivities, but some are wary…
“Losar”, which is Tibetan for “new year”, falls on 22nd February this year and is usually a time for festivities, but some are wary…
7th February, 2012
The elephant keepers
Asian elephants are commonly domesticated and used for religious ceremonies and processions in certain parts of Asia. The art of training elephants has evolved into…
Asian elephants are commonly domesticated and used for religious ceremonies and processions in certain parts of Asia. The art of training elephants has evolved into…
21st June, 2011
Richard Gere visits Buddhist temple in S. Korea
SEOUL: Hollywood star Richard Gere – a Buddhist and a longtime campaigner for the rights of Tibetans – on Tuesday visited a Buddhist temple during…
SEOUL: Hollywood star Richard Gere – a Buddhist and a longtime campaigner for the rights of Tibetans – on Tuesday visited a Buddhist temple during…
18th June, 2011
Pakistan envoy hands over relics to S. Lankan monks
COLOMBO: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Seema Ilahi Baloch, handed over to Buddhist monks on Thursday some relics from her country to be exhibited here…
COLOMBO: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Seema Ilahi Baloch, handed over to Buddhist monks on Thursday some relics from her country to be exhibited here…
19th May, 2011
China says ‘door open’ for Dalai Lama’s return
BEIJING: China’s top Tibetan official said Thursday “the door was open” for the return of the exiled Dalai Lama, but repeated its charge that the…
BEIJING: China’s top Tibetan official said Thursday “the door was open” for the return of the exiled Dalai Lama, but repeated its charge that the…
18th May, 2011
Talking rocks in danger
Pakistan is going to lose one of the most precious rock art carvings due to construction of the Diamer-Basha Dam. The proposed site of the…
Pakistan is going to lose one of the most precious rock art carvings due to construction of the Diamer-Basha Dam. The proposed site of the…
18th May, 2011
Threatened rock carvings of Pakistan
Pakistan is going to lose one of the most precious rock art carvings due to construction of the Diamer-Basha Dam. The proposed site of the…
Pakistan is going to lose one of the most precious rock art carvings due to construction of the Diamer-Basha Dam. The proposed site of the…
8th May, 2011
Ancient rock carvings of Sindh
DADU, May 7: Carvings of a bullock-cart found on a rock in Pachhal Dhoro hills in Khirthar range of mountains date back to 10,000 BC,…
DADU, May 7: Carvings of a bullock-cart found on a rock in Pachhal Dhoro hills in Khirthar range of mountains date back to 10,000 BC,…
19th April, 2011
Preparing Buddha’s 2555th birthday
Buddha’s 2555th birth anniversary falls on May 10 this year. South Korean Buddhists are in preparation to celebrate Buddha’s birthday; while Japanese Buddhists pray for…
Buddha’s 2555th birth anniversary falls on May 10 this year. South Korean Buddhists are in preparation to celebrate Buddha’s birthday; while Japanese Buddhists pray for…
8th April, 2011
Man of all faiths fights for climate
BANGKOK: As grim-faced negotiators feuded at UN climate talks in Bangkok this week, self-appointed spiritual advisor Stuart Scott scouted nearby Buddhist temples for some monks…
BANGKOK: As grim-faced negotiators feuded at UN climate talks in Bangkok this week, self-appointed spiritual advisor Stuart Scott scouted nearby Buddhist temples for some monks…
