Buddhist Monks in Thailand Accused of Embezzling Temple Funds
Justin Whitaker
16 May 2023
According to reports, the monks had begun to attract wealthy donors who may have donated great sums thinking it would go to the temple
Thai Temple in Edinburgh Welcomes Public After Renovations
Justin Whitaker
1 September 2022
The Thai temple will offer celebrations, events, meditation classes, yoga and more to both the local Thai community and to others interested in Buddhism
Legalized Cannabis Sparks Concern in Buddhist Thailand
Justin Whitaker
5 July 2022
Thai monks weigh use of marijuana and its derivatives as Thailand decriminalizes the drug
Walking into the Light of Wisdom: A Humble Tribute to the Legacy of Phra Khru Baitika Dr. Barton Yanathiro
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
22 June 2022
Dr. Bart was a gentle teacher whose kindness and wisdom helped tremendously in spreading the Dhamma
109-year-old Thai Buddhist Monk Luang Pho Yai Dies
Justin Whitaker
8 April 2022
The Thai monk had received great notoriety thanks to social media, but this in turn spurred a number of false claims about his identity
Thailand’s Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha Reopen after COVID Closure
Justin Whitaker
4 November 2021
After 18 months, the Buddhist kingdom is opening to vaccinated tourists in a move aimed at helping the economy
Thai Buddhist Monks Draw Condemnation and Praise over Current Affairs Discussion
Justin Whitaker
14 September 2021
With political jokes and laughter, the pair drew up to 200,000 viewers
Thailand’s Buddhist Monks Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations
Justin Whitaker
21 May 2021
Wave of coronavirus infections threatens all of Southeast Asia
Buddhist Monks in Thailand Face Protest Prohibition
Justin Whitaker
12 November 2020
Monastics have been seen at the front of some protests in…
Buddhist Temples Become Soup Kitchens Across Thailand
Justin Whitaker
14 May 2020
Move aimed at easing economic suffering of many…
Buddhist Monks on Peace March from Thailand to France Stopped in India
Justin Whitaker
19 February 2020
Officials say they lacked permission to enter a…
Thailand’s Santi Asoke Flourishes by Promoting Simplicity
Justin Whitaker
10 December 2019
New Buddhist movement emphasizes Buddhist ethics…