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Former head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement

The former head of China's famous Shaolin Temple - known as the birthplace of kung fu - has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for crimes including embezzlement and bribery.

29 May 2026-21:41
Fire ravages Buddhist temple on Miyajima Island

Authorities cited by Jiji Press reported that a sacred hall associated with the Buddhist monk Kukai was destroyed by fire on Japan’s Miyajima Island on Wednesday.

21 May 2026-19:40
Remains of Buddhist temple discovered in Kyrgyzstan Silk Road site

Archaeologists in Kyrgyzstan have uncovered the remains of a Buddhist temple complex at the ancient settlement of Ak-Beshim, a key Silk Road city located in the Chuy region.

08 May 2026-12:01
Tensions rise as Al-Aqsa Mosque compound stormed in Jerusalem

Dozens of people entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday amid rising tensions in the area.

07 May 2026-16:22
Fans link Trisha Tirupati visit to Vijay amid TVK lead - VIDEO

Trisha Krishnan marked the eve of her 43rd birthday with a visit to the Tirupati Temple, sharing moments from her journey on Instagram. Her spiritual trip came at a politically charged time, as vote counting for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections began and early trends showed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay taking a strong lead.

04 May 2026-11:59
At least 8 dead in India temple stampede

At least eight women lost their lives, and around 10 others were injured when a stampede broke out at a temple in India’s eastern state of Bihar on Tuesday, a local police officer confirmed.

31 Mar 2026-11:54
Former Shaolin Temple abbot prosecuted

20 Mar 2026-14:24
Five dead in fire at Japan's Buddhist temple

A fire broke out early Friday at a Buddhist temple in western Japan, leaving five people dead, local authorities confirmed.

20 Feb 2026-14:02
What is happening between Cambodia and Thailand?

08 Dec 2025-11:57
Nine dead in temple stampede in India’s Andhra Pradesh

At least nine people were killed and many others injured Saturday in a stampede at Venkateswara Temple in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, officials said.

01 Nov 2025-12:27

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