Buddhist Monks
West Unites in Call to End Burma Crackdown
Cities across the world launched a day of protests against Burma's junta yesterday, as the military regime admitted it had detained hundreds of Buddhist monks when troops turned their guns on pro-democracy demonstrators.
Burmese Riot Police Clash With Protesters
Burmese riot police backed by troops clashed with hundreds of protesters today as monks, nuns and students attempted to gather at the country's holiest Buddhist shrine in defiance of a government ban on public assembly.
Tens of Thousands Support Monks in Burma Protests
Tens of thousands have turned out in Rangoon to support the Buddhist monks in a huge demonstration against the country's military rule.
Buddhist Monk Rally Steps Up Pressure on Burma's Junta
More than 2,000 Buddhist monks took to the streets of Burma again yesterday in the most sustained and widespread protest against the military junta for more than 10 years.
Monks Defy Burmese Junta
Thousands of Buddhist monks today marched in protest against Burma's military government one day after police fired warning shots and used teargas to disperse demonstrators.
Tibetan Monk Up for Grammy
A quiet, unassuming Tibetan monk who wants to spread "good karma" across the world is in the running for next week's Grammy awards for an album of a dozen Buddhist religious hymns accompanied only by the clash of gong and cymbals.
Buddhist Monks to Produce Video Route to Nirvana
If the Thai masses won't come to Buddha then Buddha will come to the Thai masses by video, an alliance of monks, Buddhism experts and a devout businessman announced yesterday.
Tens of thousands have turned out in Rangoon to support the Buddhist monks in a huge demonstration against the country's military rule.
Buddhist Monk Rally Steps Up Pressure on Burma's Junta
More than 2,000 Buddhist monks took to the streets of Burma again yesterday in the most sustained and widespread protest against the military junta for more than 10 years.
Monks Defy Burmese Junta
Thousands of Buddhist monks today marched in protest against Burma's military government one day after police fired warning shots and used teargas to disperse demonstrators.
Tibetan Monk Up for Grammy
A quiet, unassuming Tibetan monk who wants to spread "good karma" across the world is in the running for next week's Grammy awards for an album of a dozen Buddhist religious hymns accompanied only by the clash of gong and cymbals.
Buddhist Monks to Produce Video Route to Nirvana
If the Thai masses won't come to Buddha then Buddha will come to the Thai masses by video, an alliance of monks, Buddhism experts and a devout businessman announced yesterday.