![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
![Penang public warned on false monks tugging at heartstrings - and purse Penang public warned on false monks tugging at heartstrings - and purse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663752119_monkgeneric.jpg)
Penang public warned on false monks tugging at heartstrings - and purse
MBPP councillor John reminds the public to be wary and not be hoodwinked by fake monks roving around Penang.
Wed Sep 21 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
![Thai monks bring grocery store to the poor as pandemic hits incomes Thai monks bring grocery store to the poor as pandemic hits incomes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632275164_BANGKOK.jpg)
Thai monks bring grocery store to the poor as pandemic hits incomes
The truck goes out on Sundays, making multiple trips and reaching hundreds, potentially thousands of people each month.
Wed Sep 22 2021
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: 346,508 received first dose of vaccine as of March 16, Myanmar Buddhist monks call on junta to end violence [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: 346,508 received first dose of vaccine as of March 16, Myanmar Buddhist monks call on junta to end violence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[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
![In ancient Italian monastery, monks defend a dying tradition In ancient Italian monastery, monks defend a dying tradition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81606791430_ITALY.jpg)
In ancient Italian monastery, monks defend a dying tradition
Italy's last remaining Byzantine-rite Basilian monks striving to keep alive a 1,600-year-old spiritual tradition against increasing odds.
Tue Dec 01 2020
![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 junta lifts control on influential Buddhist temple Thai junta lifts control on influential Buddhist temple](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/71491922211_PathumThani.jpg)
Thai junta lifts control on influential Buddhist temple
A three-week standoff at the Dhammakaya temple between thousands of police and saffron-robed monks became one of the biggest challenges to government authority since a 2014 coup.
Tue Apr 11 2017
![Scuffles at Thai temple as police hunt for monk Scuffles at Thai temple as police hunt for monk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61487566248_Buddhistmonks.jpg)
Scuffles at Thai temple as police hunt for monk
The standoff at the scandal-hit Dhammakaya Temple represents one of the biggest challenges to the authority of Thailand's junta since it took power in 2014.
Mon Feb 20 2017
![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
![Protest outside Thai embassy in Myanmar against murder verdict Protest outside Thai embassy in Myanmar against murder verdict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/61451046733_ZawLin.jpg)
Protest outside Thai embassy in Myanmar against murder verdict
Hundreds of people, including monks, gathered in Yangon to protest at the verdict,saying they believe Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Tun have been wrongly convicted.
Fri Dec 25 2015
![World's oldest bible on show as British Museum tracks Egypt's religions World's oldest bible on show as British Museum tracks Egypt's religions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41446164418_bible.jpg)
World's oldest bible on show as British Museum tracks Egypt's religions
One of the highlights of the objects is part of the 4th century Codex Sinaiticus, a book written in Greek on animal skin by monks on Mount Sinai.
Fri Oct 30 2015