In a scandal that’s rattled the pious halls of a renowned Thai temple, a disgraced monk shakes foundations of Buddhist faith of Thailand.

Buddhism teaches us the importance of self-compassion. Rather than being self-indulgent or self-critical, it is important to ...

The article explores the complex life of Drukpa Kunley, a 16th-century Buddhist monk known for his unconventional methods and misunderstood as a philanderer. Author Needrup Zangpo defends Kunley’s ...

I am writing this brief essay in connection with the felicitation ceremony for Emeritus Professor Asanga Tilakaratne, one of the foremost ...

Pakistan has vast opportunities for religious tourism, which has witnessed a significant uptick compared to the preceding ...

The small town of Paro in Bhutan offers a mix of scenic beauty, rich culture, traditional architecture, old traditions, ...

An exhibition hall in Insadong, Seoul, houses a small shrine just large enough for one person, where colorful ribbons, bells, ...

As Ingrid Betancourt, the writer and peace advocate, wrote, “Obviously, fear is contagious. But faith is, too. Faith isn’t ...

Philanderer, womaniser, and drunkard” are the words used to inaccurately describe 16th century Buddhist monk Drukpa Kunley in foreign journalistic and tourist writings, author Needrup Zangpo said at ...

In search of Buddhist conscience (Baudha Hurdasakshiya Soya) by Laleen Jayamanne and Namika Raby “People were nourished by ...

FURTHER to my column last week on gambling, I was surprised to read in Bloomberg on Jan. 26 that '[m]any Thais disapprove ...

Leonard Cohen was known to toil over songs for decades, and 'Born In Chains' took the Canadian 40 years to write, owing to ...