Buddhist Temples in Houston, Texas, Report Burglaries
Justin Whitaker
5 March 2024
A number of recent thefts and suspicious behavior at Buddhist temples has left many community members on edge, unsure if they are being targeted
Metropolitan Museum in New York to Return Stolen Buddhist Artifacts to Cambodia and Thailand
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
21 December 2023
Historic artworks, including the head of a Buddha statue, will return to Cambodia and Thailand after it was discovered that they were stolen
UPDATE: Bronze Buddha Stolen from LA Gallery Recovered
Justin Whitaker
17 October 2023
A 250-pound bronze Buddha statue stolen from an art gallery in Los Angeles has been found
Prized Bronze Buddha Statue Stolen from LA Gallery
Justin Whitaker
28 September 2023
Unique Buddha statue is believed to date from the Edo Period of Japan
Thieves Steal US$6,000 from Buddhist Temple in Washington State
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
24 August 2023
As the temple seeks community support to recoup lost funds, the thieves have yet to be apprehended
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
Oldest Buddhist Temple in Hawai‘i Burglarized, One Arrested
Justin Whitaker
2 October 2019
Thieves took a tour and drinks from the 85-year-old…
British Museum to Return “Stunning” Gandharan Buddhist Artifacts to Afghanistan
Justin Whitaker
9 July 2019
Pieces likely stolen by the Taliban will first go on display…