![At least 22 people killed in suspected massacre at Myanmar monastery At least 22 people killed in suspected massacre at Myanmar monastery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679033783_MYANMAR.jpg)
At least 22 people killed in suspected massacre at Myanmar monastery
Opponents of military rule said it was a massacre of civilians conducted by the army.
Fri Mar 17 2023
![Monk militia: The Buddhist clergy backing Myanmar's junta Monk militia: The Buddhist clergy backing Myanmar's junta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670475000_Myanmar.jpg)
Monk militia: The Buddhist clergy backing Myanmar's junta
The military builds stronger ties with Buddhist leaders by lavishing them with gifts and cultivating a shared ultranationalist vision.
Thu Dec 08 2022
![Thai monks' livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes but not all are laughing Thai monks' livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes but not all are laughing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81634115156_Buddhistmonks.jpg)
Thai monks' livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes but not all are laughing
The monks have become social media stars with livestreams that combine traditional teachings with non-traditional jokes and giggles.
Wed Oct 13 2021
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[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: 346,508 received first dose of vaccine as of March 16, Myanmar Buddhist monks call on junta to end violence
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Wed Mar 17 2021
![Myanmar Buddhist group signals break with authorities after violent crackdown Myanmar Buddhist group signals break with authorities after violent crackdown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61615956550_MYANMAR.jpg)
Myanmar Buddhist group signals break with authorities after violent crackdown
Mahana, the government-appointed body, also said in a draft statement its members intended to halt activities in an apparent protest.
Wed Mar 17 2021
![Tropical storm Pabuk batters Thailand Tropical storm Pabuk batters Thailand](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/71546746507_thumbnails.jpg)
Tropical storm Pabuk batters Thailand
A Thai Buddhist monk relocates a Buddha statue in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Pabuk Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Pak Phanang,
Sun Jan 06 2019
![Hundreds of Buddhists protest against aid agencies in Myanmar's Rakhine Hundreds of Buddhists protest against aid agencies in Myanmar's Rakhine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/81495521586_Rohingyavillage.jpg)
Hundreds of Buddhists protest against aid agencies in Myanmar's Rakhine
Buddhist monks and members of the Rakhine ethnic group held demonstrations in 15 towns, including the Rakhine state capital of Sittwe, demanding that aid agencies leave the western state immediately.
Sun Aug 13 2017
![Thailand celebrates King Maha Vajiralongkorn's birthday Thailand celebrates King Maha Vajiralongkorn's birthday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61501213596_Vajiralongkornsbir.jpg)
Thailand celebrates King Maha Vajiralongkorn's birthday
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and government officials gave alms to 651 Buddhist monks on Friday morning at the Royal Plaza in Bangkok.
Fri Jul 28 2017
![Thai police pursue Buddhist monk with new arrest warrant Thai police pursue Buddhist monk with new arrest warrant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/81485424707_MonkBangkok.jpg)
Thai police pursue Buddhist monk with new arrest warrant
A fourth arrest warrant was issued against Dhammachayo on Wednesday - for encroaching on land in southern Thailand.
Thu Jan 26 2017
![Dr Strange cast inspired by teaching from Buddhist monk on set Dr Strange cast inspired by teaching from Buddhist monk on set](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/61477828854_DoctorStrange.jpg)
"Dr Strange" cast inspired by teaching from Buddhist monk on set
Tutelage from a Buddhist monk helped British actor Benedict Cumberbatch with his starring role in "Doctor Strange".
Sun Oct 30 2016
![Buddhist monks in Thailand celebrates Makha Bucha day Buddhist monks in Thailand celebrates Makha Bucha day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/41456191030_MakhaBucha.jpg)
Buddhist monks in Thailand celebrates Makha Bucha day
Makha Bucha is observed in Thailand on the full moon of the third lunar month and commemorates the day when 1,250 monks gathered to be ordai
Tue Feb 23 2016
![Controversial Dhammakaya movement, Bangkok, Thailand Controversial Dhammakaya movement, Bangkok, Thailand](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/41451750723_BuddhistMonk.jpg)
Controversial Dhammakaya movement, Bangkok, Thailand
Buddhist monks from the controversial Dhammakaya movement carry their tents as they set out on a march on a continuous bed of flower petals.
Sun Jan 03 2016
![Boy, monk among five killed in Thai south Boy, monk among five killed in Thai south](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/71392266999_295x200.jpg)
Boy, monk among five killed in Thai south
Suspected Thai militants shot dead five people, including a nine-year-old boy and a Buddhist monk, in the latest attacks in the kingdom's insurgency-torn deep south, police said Thursday
Thu Feb 13 2014
![Sri Lanka frees monks after anti-Muslim attack Sri Lanka frees monks after anti-Muslim attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/61364897655_295x200.jpg)
Sri Lanka frees monks after anti-Muslim attack
A Sri Lankan court Tuesday freed three Buddhist monks and 14 others suspected of torching a Muslim-owned clothing store in an attack that scaled up the country's religious tensions.
Tue Apr 02 2013