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Buddhism
Where Were the Women at the Global Buddhist Summit?
By Adele Tomlin
The religious conference in New Delhi chose predominantly male faces to speak about “contemporary” Buddhism.
Thich Nhat Hanh, Influential Zen Buddhist Monk, Dies at 95
By Associated Press
The revered Vietnamese monk did much to popularize the tenets of Zen Buddhism in the West.
The Dalai Lama and China’s Quest for Buddhist Soft Power
By Rinzin Dorjee
China is trying to woo Buddhists around the world to support the Belt and Road -- and, eventually, a CCP-approved Dalai Lama.
Was Buddha a Feminist?
By Ana Salvá
The first fully ordained Thai female monk in the Theravada tradition caused a controversy that continues 15 years later.
The Dangerous Buddhist Card in Thailand’s New Constitution
By Khemthong Tongsakulrungruang
The ruling junta’s use of religion to boost its legitimacy brings risks for the country.
Buddhism and Islam in Asia: A Long and Complicated History
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Demography and history explain troubled attitudes toward Islam in Buddhist-majority Asian regions today.
The Kung Fu Nuns of Nepal
By Ahmer Khan
The Druk Gawa Khilwa (DGK) nunnery in Katmandu teaches its nuns a mixture of martial arts and meditation.
Beware the War Against ASEAN’s Atheists
By David Hutt
A look at the ongoing persecution of a minority group that continues to be under assault in some parts of the region.
The Soft Power Limits of Chinese Theravada Buddhism
By Zi Yang
Chinese Theravada Buddhism is in no position to serve as a tool of soft power for the state.
A Temple Under Siege: Wat Phra Dhammakaya
By George Styllis and Patthiya Tongfueng
The fate of a notorious Thai cult hangs in the balance.
Russia's Buddhist Republic
By Bradley Jardine
In Russia’s Republic of Kalmykia, the remnants of Buddhism sit in the Soviet Union’s lingering shadow.
Bhumibol Adulyadej and Buddhist Kingship in Thailand
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Rama IX served as a revered symbol and also shielded his country from the worst consequences of its political instability.
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