The many monks and nuns who took their vows did so not just for their own souls, but because they had the “power to save themselves and others”.

It's called the Forest Hill Abbey. But nuns and monks never occupied it. This abbey is actually a mausoleum, a large one with ...

Buddhist monks and nuns who live in eastern P.E.I. say they were disappointed to hear some of the concerns expressed at a planning meeting this past week in the community of Three Rivers.

Coed Tibetan Buddhist monasteries are rare, and the abbey’s newest senior teacher said the mix has taken some getting used to.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — It’s the fortnight before Christmas and all through the world’s Catholic convents, nuns and monks are extra busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal ...

At Christmastime, Catholic nuns and monks are busy making the traditional delicacies they sell to fans even in rapidly secularizing countries.

DHARAMSHALA, India — The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town ...

Celebration of Dalai Lama's 90th birthday in Dharamshala with followers from around the world and plans for reincarnation.

Draped in traditional maroon and yellow robes, the spiritual leader of Tibetan sat and listened to speeches and chants of ...

As Christmas approaches, Catholic nuns and monks are busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularizing countries.

There’s a contradiction of sorts between the austerity monks and nuns are known for – hair shirts, fasting – and the power monasteries possessed in the Middle Ages. What Jotischky focuses on is ...