In Thailand, some Buddhist monks and laymen want to formally establish Buddhism as the country’s national religion in its next constitution. But one prominent Buddhist scholar is warning against such ...

There’s a struggle going on inside Thailand. It’s between two powerful influences. One side can be found in places like this; the other in crowded spaces like this. For now it seems that one side is ...

(The Conversation) — Thailand's Buddhist temples, important centers of culture and commerce, rely on donations from international visitors. Because of a steep drop in tourism, these temples have been ...

'Together we implore the Almighty above to inspire and strengthen us for the building of peace,' read a joint statement from the Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and Sikh communities. Bishop Joseph ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Pope Francis delivers a speech during a meeting of religious leaders at the Chulalongkorn University, Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Bangkok, Thailand. (Credit: AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe.) Listen BANGKOK ...

Uniting with other major faith groups at an interreligious 'March for Peace,' Thai Catholics on Thursday offered prayers for the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. "The world is tired ...

Reporting from BEIJINGReporting from BEIJING — Thai authorities arrested two American tourists this week for baring their rear ends at a Bangkok Buddhist temple and posting pictures online. They could ...

Reporting from BEIJING — Thai authorities arrested two American tourists this week for baring their rear ends at a Bangkok Buddhist temple and posting pictures online. They could theoretically spend ...