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These Mandala kingdoms rose typically in river valleys lined with mountains: the Irrawaddy river basin of Burma, the Chao ...
Whether it's the architecture, the silence, or the sheer dedication etched into every stone, these incredible Buddhist sites ...
San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum is set to return four bronze statues from Thailand’s looted Prakhon Chai hoard.
The Supreme Patriarch has ordered transparent finances at Buddhist temples across Thailand, as police found billions of baht passing through the accounts of a woman allegedly receiving money from the ...
Here’s a true story for us. For years, a giant, ugly, plaster Buddha sat in the middle of Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok.
The Sanctuary of Truth is the coolest temple in Thailand. Made out of carved teak, this temple is a must see attraction if you're in Pattaya.
Here’s a true story for us. For years, a giant, ugly, plaster Buddha sat in the middle of Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok.
Prime Minister's Office Minister Chousak Sirinil has told the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to work with the Thai Sangha ...
There’s no bad time to visit this Himalayan kingdom, which has excellent hikes year-round and vibrant cultural festivals ...
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Bad monks erode trust
The recent scandal involving a former abbot of the renowned Wat Rai Khing, accused of embezzling over 300 million baht to fund an online gambling addiction, is deeply disturbing but not surprising. It ...
The Sri Lankan Embassy on Saturday held an event to commemorate Vesak - the three sacred milestones in the life of the Buddha: his birth, enlightenment and death - at the Rama IX Golden Jubilee Temple ...