Hundreds of Buddhist artifacts excavated from Northern Qi city of Yecheng

New role follows first international visit in May

Some 3,500 monastics reportedly removed from the sprawling community

Forum draws attendees from China, Japan, and the US

Animal welfare activists in China save foxes from certain death

Includes 10 Undergraduate Study Abroad Travel Awards for UOA students

Rights activist bemoans rediced of religious freedom

Regulatory body confirms allegations of obscene messages sent to female monastics

Buddhist Association of China accepts Ven. Xuecheng’s resignation as president

Leaked report accuses prominent monastic of multiple abuse allegations

Sculpture believed to have been taken from the Yungang Grottoes in the 1920s

The farming tradition has a long history at many Chan monasteries in China

More people recognizing health and environmental benefits of meat-free diets

Longquan Monastery plans new generation of monastic droid