Hundreds of Buddhist monks have rallied in the capital of Sri Lanka to protest alleged government disrespect of their ...

People watch as Buddhist monks arrive at the Kelaniya temple in Kelaniya on June 10, 2025, during the Poson Poya (full moon) ...

In The Robe and the Sword, Sonia Faleiro shows how Buddhist revivalism and majoritarianism have been historically intertwined ...

Monks from all Buddhist chapters will be summoned to Colombo on 20 February to be briefed on actions being taken against the ‘Buddhasasana’, Ven ...

Sonia Faleiro’s The Robe and the Sword explores the rise of Buddhist extremism across Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand, examining how religion becomes intertwined with nationalism and power ...

Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka rallied in Colombo, urging the government to respect their religion and involve them in state affairs, highlighting Buddhism's significance in the country.

Whoever here (in this dispensation) lives a holy life, transcending both merit and demerit, and walks with understanding in ...

“There is a growing tendency among those in power to deny religious leaders the right to speak and act on problems facing the nation,” Ranjith lamented at a special prayer service held in the national ...

Sri Lanka withdraws support for an LGBTQ tourism initiative following pressure from Buddhist and Christian leaders, the ...

Jetavanaramaya, a colossal fourth-century Sri Lankan stupa, was once among the world’s largest structures — a vast and ...

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein emphasized the enduring cultural and spiritual ties between Arunachal Pradesh and Sri Lanka through 'Theravada' Buddhist traditions. Despite the ...

The Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington, D.C., welcomed the ‘Walk for Peace’ on 10 February 2026, as a group of Buddhist monks continued their walk across the United States advocating world peace. The ...