This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand (AP) — A rogue ...

From then on, Phramaha Thongrattana became a devoted friend and bridge between Focolare and the Buddhist world. Monk of ...

The offering of food and material goods to monks is an essential part of the daily practice of Buddhism in Thailand. The belief is that through the act of giving, lay Buddhists – followers of the ...

A Buddhist monk known for his support for LGBT+ rights has sparked outrage among conservatives after he called for Thailand ...

Monks socially distancing as they go about their daily alms rounds while dressed in face masks as well as robes have become a common sight during the coronavirus pandemic in Thailand. Pictures in Thai ...

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.

Hyderabad: A group of Buddhist monks from Thailand, along with devotees from Cambodia, the USA, and India, performed prayers at the iconic Buddha statue at Hussainsagar on Sunday evening as part of ...

"The temple is now empty of monks and nearby villagers are concerned they cannot do any merit-making," said the official, Boonlert Thintapthai. Merit-making is a Buddhist practice that involves ...

BANGKOK — Two Buddhist monks in Thailand have become social media stars with Facebook livestreams that combine traditional teachings with non-traditional jokes and giggles. Some of the country’s ...

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A young Thai man and woman are on their knees, their palms pressed in supplication to the saffron-robed Buddhist monk, an anti-government protest leader, looming before them.

(RNS) — As a result of the pandemic, Buddhist monks in Thailand are increasingly providing material goods, such as hot meals and nonperishable items, for laypeople – thereby reversing roles within ...