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August 17, 2026Watch: Inside the 30-hour dating retreat run by monks
Forget coffee or drinks, the latest dating trend in South Korea takes place somewhere very different, a Buddhist temple.
July 10, 2026Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports - Reuters
Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports Reuters
May 29, 2026Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire
The temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to Japan Times.
May 21, 2026Buddhist monk arrested over alleged rape of teen in Sri Lanka
The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.
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Watch: Inside the 30-hour dating retreat run by monks
Forget coffee or drinks, the latest dating trend in South Korea takes place somewhere very different, a Buddhist temple. The BBC's Jake Kwon joined 12 singles on a weekend away at Donghwasa, a Buddhi
Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire
A fire has destroyed the Reikado Hall on Miyajima island in the city of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture. Reikado is part of the Daishoin Buddhist temple complex and houses the 'eternal flame', whic
Top Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Buddhist monk Pallegama Hemarathana, 71, was arrested on May 9 amid an investigation into the alleged abuse of an 11-year-old girl in 2022