Twenty-six monks test positive for Influenza A
26 monks in Mongkul Borie district test positive for influenza A.
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Siem Reap tourists introduced to Meak Bochea
Held in Jaya House River Park on Saturday, at least 400 monks from seven surrounding pagodas were invited to lead a blessing ceremony to “purify the psyche and stop all the negativity”, in honour of the Meak Bochea Day.
Buddhist Institute marks 90th anniversary
Over 100 Buddhists and monks celebrate 90th anniversary of the Buddhist Institute.
30,000 monks attend mass alms-giving in Myanmar
Thirty-thousand monks assembled in the early morning chill in Myanmar yesterday for a spectacular alms-giving event, partly organised by a controversial mega-temple under scrutiny across the border in Thailand.
Unesco honours two Thai monks for roles in promoting peace
Two highly revered Thai Buddhist monks have been recognised by Unesco.
Pilgrimage to continue despite casino demolition plans
Buddhist monks and youths to continue conducting a ten-day pilgrimage.
Court tries men for posing as monks to collect money
Phnom Penh Court tries three people for allegedly posing as monks to collect money.
Two monks splashed with acid fear further attacks
Two monks who were victims of an acid attack leave hospital to a safer location.
Monks injured and killed in fatal Koh Kong traffic accident
At least one dead and 6 monks seriously injured in accident in Koh Kong province.
Queen Mother marks birthday on modest scale
Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk celebrates her 83rd birthday.
The Jungle Guards
The Jungle Guards, a documentary on monks protecting the wildlife in the Anlong Veng forests, was screened at Langka Pagoda on Monday.
The untold story of Jungle Guard
Most of the monks in Cambodia stay in pagodas and spread the teachings of the Buddha to his followers. But one monk opted to tread another path.
NGO urges people to respect monks
Buddhism for Development has urged the public not to look down on all monks just because of the actions of a few bad apples.
Thousands mark Meak Bochea Day on Oudong hilltop
Thousands of people, including monks and government officials, yesterday observed Meak Bochea day at Oudong hill in Kandal province’s Ponhea Leu district where it is home to relics of the Buddha.
Drinking monks booted from pagoda
Four monks are defrocked and expelled from a pagoda in Kampong Speu province for drinking alcohol in their rooms.
Thailand’s rebel female Buddhist monks
Officially, only men can become monks and novices in Thailand under a Buddhist order that since 1928 has forbidden the ordination of women. But that edict is slowly being challenged.
Five nabbed for posing as monks
Preah Sihanouk Court charges five people who posed as monks to collect money from the public in Prey Nop district on Saturday.
Hindu monks rally in N.Delhi over Ayodhya temple
Hindu monks linked to Modi’s Hindu nationalist party protest for building a temple.
Drug-free religion in focus
The Interior Ministry and Cults and Religion Ministry are working together with religious leaders to discourage drug use within religious institutions and educate people about the dangers of drugs.
Hindu temple site protest in Ayodhya ends peacefully
Over 200,000 monks protesting near a disputed religious site dispersed peacefully.
The Art of Living: Vipassana Meditation as Taught by S. N. Goenka
The word “Vipassana” conjures up the stereotypical image of elderly people, or monks and nuns sitting in meditation, chanting and lighting incense in a pagoda.
Sok Touch criticised over monk comments
Royal Academy president has drawn ire from monks after suggesting a discipline law.
Khmer Rouge S-21 victims remembered
A two-day blessing ceremony is dedicated to the victims of Pol Pot’s regime.
Five arrested for donning monk robes to fuel drug use
Daun Penh police bust five men for allegedly pretending to be Buddhist monks.
Four charged for posing as monks
Tboung Khmum Court charges four men who allegedly posed as monks to collect food from residents in Chup.
Monks pray for National Road 7 safety in Tboung Khmum
Over 240 monks pray for peace and the safety of people travelling on National Road 7.
Hardline monks stay defiant despite ban
Myanmar’s monks challenge Facebook bans over hate messages targeting Rohingya.
King revokes ranks of errant senior monks
Thailand’s King revokes the monastic ranks of seven senior Buddhist monks.
Thailand arrests senior monks
Thai police raid 4Buddhist temples, arresting several prominent monks in the year’s biggest such operation.
Four monks arrested by Thai authorities
Thai authorities arrest 4 Cambodian monks for illegally crossing into the country.
