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Thich Nhat Hanh returns to Vietnam after health check-up in Thailand

by Lilly Greenblatt| January 6, 2020

Thich Nhat Hanh returns to Vietnam after health check-up in Thailand
Thich Nhat Hanh in Vietnam in October 2018 via plumvillage.org

Thich Nhat Hanh traveled back to Huế, Vietnam to Từ Hiếu Root Temple on January 4th following medical checkups in Thailand.

Thich Nhat Hanh travels to Thailand for health check-up

by Lilly Greenblatt| December 2, 2019

Thich Nhat Hanh travels to Thailand for health check-up

On November 28, Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh traveled from Huế, Vietnam to Thailand for a medical check-up at a hospital in Bangkok.

Is Buddhism Violent?

by Randy Rosenthal| November 1, 2019

Is Buddhism Violent?

Buddhism is a religion of peace. So why do some monks carry guns and preach hatred? In this conversation with Lion’s Roar, religious studies professor Michael Jerryson says that, if you look closely, “violence abounds” in Buddhist doctrine.

Buddhist teacher Sogyal Rinpoche dead, age 72

by Sam Littlefair| August 28, 2019

Buddhist teacher Sogyal Rinpoche dead, age 72
Sogyal Rinpoche. Photo via Flickr, under Creative Commons.

Tibetan Buddhist teacher Sogyal Rinpoche, who faced multiple accusations of physical and sexual abuse, has died.

The World’s Most Peaceful Religion?

by Matthew Gindin| July 31, 2019

The World’s Most Peaceful Religion?

Matthew Gindin reviews “If You Meet the Buddha On the Road: Buddhism, Politics and Violence” by Michael Jerryson.

Thai boys rescued from cave ordain as Buddhist monks

by Sophia Kamps| July 25, 2018

Thai boys rescued from cave ordain as Buddhist monks

After being trapped in a flooded cave for more than two weeks, the boys have ordained as monks in memory of the rescue worker who died trying to save them.

Thai boys rescued from cave consider ordaining as Buddhist monks

by Haleigh Atwood| July 18, 2018

Thai boys rescued from cave consider ordaining as Buddhist monks

After learning to meditate while trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, the Wild Boars soccer team may become monks to honor the diver who died during their rescue.

Why Thai Buddhist activist Sulak Sivaraksa could go to jail over a history lesson

by Matteo Pistono| October 13, 2017

Why Thai Buddhist activist Sulak Sivaraksa could go to jail over a history lesson

Sivaraksa, 85, could face 15 years in prison because he suggested that a 16th-century elephant battle might not have really happened.

On Thailand’s Late King and the Power of Goodness

by Thanissaro Bhikkhu| October 27, 2016

On Thailand’s Late King and the Power of Goodness

Monk-scholar Thanissaro Bhikkhu recalls the life and example of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, who died at the age of 88 earlier this month.

Thai bhikkhuni monastery targeted by arson attack

by Lion's Roar Staff| April 8, 2016

Thai bhikkhuni monastery targeted by arson attack
Photo of the April 3 arson attack, via http://pannavati.org/

Thai Buddhist nuns in Rayong, previously targeted by death threats, have now been forced out of their temple due to arson attacks.

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