Buddhist Monk U Bandatta Seindita urges “empathy, kindness, compassion, and tolerance”

Act of compassion an example of social and interfaith harmony

Practitioners say the act is one of compassion, but some environmentalists disagree

Octogenarian spiritual leader emphasizes path of bodhicitta

Bill expected to be adopted in June

Statues presented during the 10th annual teachings for Russian Buddhists

Monk has been suspended from teaching while under investigation

Visitors offered firsthand experience of monastic life

Buddhist values praised as a blueprint for sustainable living

A lifelong advocate for interfaith dialogue and civil rights

37 tonnes of rice distributed for needy groups within the Muslim community

More than 1.2 million people evacuated from the storm’s fury

Forum draws attendees from China, Japan, and the US

Coronation of Thai monarch marked by three days of pomp and ceremony