Orlando Bloom shared how his Soka Gakkai Buddhist practice, started at 16, has been instrumental in grounding him throughout his acting career and life challenges, including a severe back injury.
South Korea's largest Buddhist sect, the Jogye Order, will host events promoting Korean Buddhist culture and cuisine during the UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan from July 19-29. Activities include cultural asset booths, a Buddhist cuisine dinner, a "K-dessert day," and field trips to heritage sites.
An 11-year-old boy driving his parents' truck without permission crashed into a Buddhist procession in Mukdahan, Thailand, killing nine monks and critically injuring three others. Police are investigating, but the boy is in shock and unable to give a statement.
An 11-year-old boy driving his parents' pickup truck killed nine Buddhist monks and injured several others during a pilgrimage in north-east Thailand. The boy, who may have special needs, took the truck without permission before losing control and crashing into the procession. Authorities are determining the legal process for the child, and the incident has prompted calls for improved road safety.
Eight monks were killed and fourteen hospitalized after a road accident in Mukdahan province, Thailand. The suspect is reportedly a child, and police are working with the parents to determine responsibility.
A child driving a pickup truck crashed into a group of Buddhist monks on a pilgrimage in Mukdahan province, northeastern Thailand, killing eight people and injuring 14. The boy is in custody, and local police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Im Nordosten Thailands sind acht buddhistische Mönche ums Leben gekommen und 13 weitere verletzt worden, als ein Pick-up in ihre Pilgergruppe raste. Ein Jugendlicher, möglicherweise ein Elfjähriger, soll das Fahrzeug ohne Erlaubnis seiner Eltern gefahren und die Kontrolle verloren haben.
Four cultural assets, including Buddhist artifacts from the early Joseon Dynasty and an appointment letter from King Taejong, are slated for designation as national treasures. The items include a wooden statue of the Buddhist deity Jetarā from Sangwonsa Temple in Pyeongchang, an appointment letter for 'Anseong' issued by King Taejong, a rare early printed edition of the 'Yuga Saji Ron' scripture, and the first volume of 'Sambong Seonsaeng Jip,' a collection of writings by Jeong Do-jeon.
The Japanese proverb "Even the judgement of hell depends on money" (Jigoku no sata mo kane shidai) highlights the enduring power of wealth to influence outcomes in society, from legal battles to healthcare, centuries after its origin. It serves as a cynical social commentary rather than a moral lesson.
Candidates in the Busan North B by-election, including Ha Jeong-woo (Democratic Party), Park Min-sik (People Power Party), and Han Dong-hoon (Independent), shifted from negative campaigning to seeking Buddhist votes on Buddha's Birthday, visiting temples instead of holding rallies.
Candidates from major parties visited Buddhist temples across South Korea on May 24th, Buddha's Birthday, to appeal for votes ahead of the June 3rd local elections and by-elections. While emphasizing harmony at temples, they continued intense campaigning elsewhere.
Candidates for the Daegu mayor, Gyeongbuk provincial governor, and Daegu Dalseong by-election intensified their campaigns on Buddha's birthday, seeking Buddhist support. Candidates from major parties attended temple events and held rallies across various locations in Daegu and Gyeongbuk.
Busan candidates for the June 3 local elections are visiting major Buddhist temples and campaigning in urban areas to win over voters on the holiday.
A historic Buddhist hall on Miyajima Island, Japan, burned down after a fire broke out near Mount Misen. The Reikado Hall, part of Daishoin temple and known for an eternal flame burning over 1,000 years, was destroyed. About 30 firefighters extinguished the blaze.
Sydkoreas största buddhistkloster har bjudit in roboten Gabi, som är förprogrammerad med buddhistiska levnadsregler formulerade med AI. Initiativet ses av vissa som ett PR-trick för att locka unga, men möts av skepsis och kritik som dystopiskt.
Buddhist temples in Busan and surrounding areas are offering free or budget accommodation to fans attending BTS concerts in June, aiming to combat inflated hotel prices and provide a cultural experience.
Sri Lankan authorities arrested a senior Buddhist monk on Saturday for the alleged sexual abuse of an underage girl, police said, marking the highest-profile case involving clergy in the country. Pallegama Hemarathana, 71, was arrested at a private hospital in the capital Colombo where he had sought treatment over the weekend amid an investigation into the alleged abuse of the 11-year-old girl in 2022. The crime is alleged to have taken place at a highly venerated temple in Anuradhapura, around...
A Unitree Robotics humanoid joins the Jogye Order, South Korea's largest Buddhist sect.
SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- Under a roof of paper lanterns strung across Jogye Temp...
Home Minister Amit Shah celebrated the return of Lord Buddha's holy relics to Ladakh after 75 years, calling it a "historic reunion" and the "living land of Dhamma." The fortnight-long exposition of the Piprahwa relics, marked by prayers and rituals, aims to reinforce India's Buddhist heritage. The event highlights peace and compassion amidst global unrest.
A senior Buddhist monk in China has become an internet sensation for his passion for electronic games. Venerable Huayan from Mingjiao Temple in Hefei, Anhui province, has been playing video games since primary school in the early 2000s, with Counter-Strike being his favorite. He achieved the prestigious Legendary Eagle Master rank and spent 40,000 yuan on computer equipment. While his temple takes a neutral stance, some criticize that playing violent games is inappropriate for a religious figure.
A senior Chinese official who oversees religious and ethnic minority affairs has called for China to “strengthen” the education, training and management of Tibetan Buddhist personnel. Li Ganjie, head of the Communist Party’s United Front Work Department and a member of the now 22-man Politburo, made the call during a trip to Tibetan areas in western China, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday. He visited several religious organisations and study institutions in the Tibetan autonomous...
