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Why Cambodia and Thailand Are Fighting Over a Hindu Temple

Preah Vihear, also called Prasat Ta Muen Thom, is a Hindu temple complex at the...

March 2025

March 31, 2025

Myanmar Earthquake: Mosques and Temples Destroyed

On March 28 an earthquake struck central Myanmar and was felt in several Asian countries....

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December 03, 2024

Buddhist Holidays in December: A Short and Confusing Guide

The world's many religions observe many holy days in December other than Christmas and Hanukkah....

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The Quest for Original Buddhism

There are multiple views about "original Buddhism." The historical Buddha lived, we believe, about 26...

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February 29, 2024

Thích Quảng Duc: The Burning Monk

One of the most iconic images of the 20th century is the photograph of a...

January 2024

January 21, 2024

The Thai Forest Tradition of Buddhist Monks: A Short History

The Thai Forest Tradition, or more formally the Kammaṭṭhāna Forest Tradition of Thailand, is a...

January 17, 2024

U Dhammaloka, Irish Activist and Buddhist Monk

U Dhammaloka (1856–1914, maybe) was (possibly) the first westerner to become an ordained Buddhist monk....

January 11, 2024

The Vipassana Movement: Spreading Insight Everywhere

This is the story of the Vipassana Movement, which began in 19th century Burma --...

November 2023

November 16, 2023

Anagarika Dharmapala, a Missionary for Buddhism

Anagarika Dharmapala (1864-1933) was a pivotal figure in the modern history of Buddhism, both in...

November 04, 2023

Henry Steel Olcott, the “White Buddhist”

In front of the main railway station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a golden statue...

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August 07, 2023

A Tale of the Buddha’s Tooth

Sri Lanka's Festival of the Tooth is possibly the oldest Buddhist festival in Asia. Indeed,...

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May 18, 2023

The Mystery of the Emerald Buddha

The Emerald Buddha is the most sacred object in Thailand. It is the nation's palladium,...

May 17, 2023

The Real Story of Anna and the King of Siam

The King and I, the classic musical by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein, premiered on Broadway...

March 2023

March 12, 2023

The Determined Buddhist Nuns of Sri Lanka

The Buddhist nuns of Sri Lanka have needed determination for there to be nuns at...

March 11, 2023

The Buddhist Nun Controversy

The Buddhist nun controversy stems from the many barriers Buddhist women have faced in Asia. ...

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