Buddhist

On a hill in Mardan, Buddhist ruins carved 2,000 years ago tell stories of devotion, scholarship & empire

The State Sahgha Maha Nayaka Committee (Mahana) calls on the junta to end violence against protesters

A unique stupa with two towers has also been unearthed in Swat

The monks have crushed 40 tonnes of plastic over two years since starting the programme

Say larger number of visitors expected in coming years

Our region has been the centre of the world’s oldest cultures: K-P Minister for Information Shaukat Ali Yousafzai

The prime minister vows to "punish" those responsible

Senior Minister Atif Khan says govt will set up chairlift, cafeteria at archaeological site

Karma Tshojay, 56, was found guilty after four women accused him of multiple rapes and assaults

Mythical 'naga', a Sanskrit word for snake is a common figure seen in temples throughout Southeast Asia

Religion is woven into everyday life in Thailand, but drug, sex and financial scandals weighed on Buddhist leadership

Indian police have arrested a senior Buddhist monk accused of sexually abusing 15 boys

Win Lae Phyu Sin posts online tutorials on make-up and building confidence for Muslims girls

A former Thai Buddhist monk who provoked outrage with his lavish lifestyle was sentenced to 114 years in prison

The monks and residents of the nearby village of Komik are already feverishly preparing for winter

He was accused of inciting violence against Muslims after finding him guilty of intimidating wife of a journalist

When it comes to the preservation of ancient artefacts Pakistan has something of a spotty record

The bloody incident in September last year is the only atrocity to which the military has admitted

Wang Guosheng stresses the province is following Mao’s advice about inspiring masses to love the party and its leader

At least three police were wounded in the overnight clashes at Menikhinna

Buddhist groups accusing Muslims of forcing people to convert to Islam

"This appears to be the latest instance of official persecution of members of this religion"

Chinese law promises freedom of religion but authorities keep a close eye on religious believers and institutions

Workers are busy excavating piece of land around ancient site

The pope had earlier faced criticism for not using the word "Rohingya" in mainly-Buddhist Myanmar

6,400 feet long boundary wall will be built around the site after laying foundation

Say they were disturbed by a 'violent and disproportionate' security response to Rohingya militant attacks

19 people have been arrested in connection with the weekend riots and the authorities were looking for more suspects

The operation has been so sweeping and brutal that the UN says it likely amounts to "ethnic cleansing" of the Rohingya

Protesters call for an end to the genocide of the Rohingya and for the country to break off relations with Myanmar

Urges government to condemn the genocide internationally; develop a policy reflecting sentiments of the nation

Police yet to make any arrests in connection with more than a dozen arson attacks in the past month

The violence comes after the most prominent insurgent group rejected peace talks organised by the ruling junta

Summary of projects has been sent to higher officials for approval

Identifies Sikh shrines, Mughal mosques, memorial of British-Sikh War

Buddhist nationalists have staged protests across the country against using the term Rohingya

The spiritual leader faces a number of charges, including rape and using a cult to sabotage law enforcement