Buddhism

Sri Lankan authorities arrested a senior Buddhist monk on Saturday for the alleged sexual abuse of an 11-year-old girl. Police said the 71-year-old was taken into custody at a private hospital in Colombo. The victim's mother was also detained on charges of aiding and abetting.

May 10, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar opened the National Pindapata Gema Waisak 2026 event in Kemayoran, Jakarta, on Sunday morning. Around 10,000 Buddhists gathered to mark the tradition under the theme of walking the noble path by contributing to the nation.