The Monks

Can it really be the case that the new Opposition Leader has what is politely referred to as a problem with women? Read More

Heavy-handed tactics by Vietnam's central government to disband followers of Thich Nhat Hanh, a prominent Buddhist monk who has called for religious reforms, illustrate Vietnam's ongoing contempt for human rights and religious freedom, Human Rights Watch said today. Read More

With the exceptions of Charlotte Dawson and Sonia Kruger, the rest maintain - even the genetically gifted Nicole Kidman - that they are 100 per cent natural. Read More

They rap sutras, use manga characters and serve beers - some of Japan's Buddhist monks are turning to decidedly unorthodox means to boost the appeal of their ancient faith. Read More

I know these are not the best Sophie Monk pics, but I still have a couple of reasons to post them on my blog. Read More

Last week, hundreds of Tibetans, young and old, began gathering in Kardze (Ch. Ganzi) prefecture in Sichuan Province to shout the name of a 59-year-old jailed monk, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, according to sources who spoke with Radio Free Asia . Read More

A large mob Thursday surrounded a pagoda for a second day where 190 monks and nuns had taken refuge, members of the group said. Read More

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