Buddhism

Ancient Buddha relics return to India after 127 years

India has successfully recovered ancient Buddhist relics after preventing their sale at auction in Hong Kong, marking the return of sacred artifacts linked to Buddha after more than a century away from their homeland. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Wednesday…

Shaolin Temple’s ‘CEO monk’ faces criminal probe

Shi Yongxin, the influential abbot of China's world-famous Shaolin Temple, has been stripped of his ordination certificate and placed under criminal investigation for alleged embezzlement and serious violations of Buddhist vows. The Buddhist Association of China announced Monday it had…