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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Photographer snaps cats and dogs of Thai Buddhist temples
Cats in temples — what more could you want? Photographer David Wooster has launched a Kickstarter to showcase the adorable residents of Thai temples.