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Shaolin temple goes global

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 13:48

The Shaolin Temple, known as the cradle of Chinese kung fu, is preparing to stage its first cultural festival in the US as part of efforts to expand its global clout.

Myanmar monks urge peace after religious bloodshed

Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013, 15:32

Senior monks in Myanmar on Friday appealed for peace following a surge in religious bloodshed in the former junta-ruled nation, in a joint statement that stopped short of condemning a wave of anti-Muslim attacks.

Remove two-child policy for Muslims: US to Myanmar

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 11:17

Expressing deep concerns, the US has appealed to Myanmar to immediately shun its plan of a two-child policy for Rohingya Muslims.

Sectarian violence flares in Myanmar; mosque, orphanage burned

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 09:33

Clashes between Muslims and Buddhists were reported in Lashio, the capital of Myanmar`s northeastern Shan state, on Tuesday night.

Indonesia detains Myanmar Rohingyas heading to Australia

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 15:30

An increasing number of Rohingyas have been arriving in Indonesia as they flee Buddhist-Muslim violence which erupted in their home state of Rakhine last year.

Myanmar jails trio for 14 years over unrest

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 13:26

Three people including a gold shop owner have been jailed for 14 years in connection with religious riots in Myanmar last month.

`Chaos` unavoidable on Myanmar`s democratic path

Last Updated: Friday, April 5, 2013, 12:20

At least 43 people were killed while mosques and homes were destroyed in Buddhist-Muslim unrest in central Myanmar last month.

Myanmar`s Muslims kill 8 Buddhists in Indonesia

Last Updated: Friday, April 5, 2013, 11:18

The Muslims attacked the Buddhists, also from Myanmar, in the early hours at the Belawan Port immigration detention centre in North Sumatra province.

Diverse faiths can live together: Scholars

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 20:20

Four leading theologians, including the Dalai Lama, Saturday urged harmony across diverging faiths.

Nature, faith prop up tourism in sylvan Sikkim

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 08:39

Sikkim is pushing its tourism envelope with a combination of nature and spirituality.

Situation in Tibet remains quite tense: US

Last Updated: Saturday, February 16, 2013, 00:22

The situation in Tibet remains quite tense, the US said, as the number of deaths in the region due to self-immolation has crossed the 100 mark.

Dalai Lama to visit Kumbh: Maha Bodhi Society

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 21:27

A day after Dalai Lama`s proposed visit to Maha Kumbh was cancelled for want of security clearance, a Buddhist outfit on Monday claimed Tibetan spiritual leader will arrive at congregation.