Sri Lanka Arrests 22 Alleged Buddhist Monks in Record Airport Cannabis Seizure
Justin Whitaker
28 April 2026
Officials said the alleged monks were returning from Thailand with cannabis hidden in luggage compartments
Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace in India Reaches Hyderabad
Justin Whitaker
24 February 2026
The third Dhamma Padayatra emphasizes interfaith harmony and renewed engagement with Buddhist teachings in India
Thai Monk Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement Linked to AIDS Hospice
Justin Whitaker
28 August 2025
The arrest comes amid broader scandals involving misconduct among Thai monks, prompting calls for stricter oversight
China’s Shaolin Temple Abbot Removed from Office Amid Embezzlement and Misconduct Allegations
Justin Whitaker
29 July 2025
The once-celebrated leader of Shaolin Temple has been detained by police and disrobed by Buddhist authorities in Henan province