BANGKOK--Airstrikes by Myanmar’s military on two villages in the country’s north-central region this week killed nearly a dozen civilians, including a Buddhist monk and a child, according to ...

In a monastery in central Myanmar, a Buddhist monk, Wathawa, rallies his militia with a cry: “What’s our spirit like?” “The spirit of iron!” shout a group of rifle-bearing men ...

The majority of people in Myanmar are Buddhists, and they are known for their tradition of charitable work. The traditional Htamane festival, a Buddhist festival, is celebrated around February, or ...

and the protests soon spread to other cities throughout Burma. On September 5, the protests reached a turning point when a group of Buddhist monks holding signs denouncing the price hikes marched ...

He survives solely on alms, goes barefoot and sleeps sitting down: A monk traversing Asia on foot has drawn the admiration of ...

A new statue of Emperor Harshvardhan will be installed at the Maha Kumbh fair, reflecting his legacy of generosity and ...

A Buddhist monk receives alms from a devotee Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. Credit: AP/Aung Shine Oo They said nearly 20 million people need humanitarian assistance and up to 3.5 ...

Holding itself up as the sole defender of Burmese heritage, the military has long manipulated Buddhism for its political purposes. The 78-year-old monk Bhaddanta Munindarbhivamsa was shot dead by ...

A statue of Emperor Harshvardhan would be installed in the Maha Kumbh fair area, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Central ...