Buddhist Monk

Buddhist monk attacked for being mistaken for a Muslim in US

In a shocking incident, a 66-year-old Buddhist monk was assaulted in the US by an attacker who apparently mistook him for being a Muslim.

First self-immolation of year reported in Tibet

A Tibetan Buddhist monk set himself on fire and died in protest against the Chinese rule, in the first such action this year

Buddhist monk detained for looting graves for skulls to be used in black magic rituals

A 65-year-old Buddhist monk being held by police is accused of looting graves for skulls to be used in black magic rituals