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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Japan presented a robot monk that gives spiritual advice using AI

Researchers in Japan have introduced 'Buddharoid,' a robot monk powered by artificial intelligence that can offer spiritual advice based on Buddhist texts.

Feb 26 • 11:40 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Japan tests AI robot monk 'Buddharoid' to guide Buddhist faithful

Japan is testing an AI robot monk called Buddharoid, designed to assist Buddhist practitioners, particularly amid a monk shortage due to an aging population.

Feb 26 • 08:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

A robot presented in Japan - a Buddhist monk

A new robot named 'Buddharoid' has been introduced in Japan, designed to communicate and participate in religious ceremonies traditionally held by human monks.

Feb 25 • 08:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sri Lanka: Buddhist monks protest for a wider role in state affairs

Buddhist monks in Colombo, Sri Lanka, protested for greater involvement in state matters, citing alleged government disrespect for their religion and traditions.

Feb 21 • 06:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to catch thief

Thai police used lion dance costumes during lunar new year celebrations to apprehend a suspect involved in a significant burglary of Buddhist artefacts.

Feb 19 • 10:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Documents reveal messages between Chinese official and accused spy trio

Court documents unveil messages between a Chinese official and three Australian citizens accused of being involved in foreign interference linked to a banned Buddhist group.

Feb 18 • 19:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The 'Birojana Three Sacred Buddhas' Returns to Germany After 108 Years... Exiled in the 1910s

A significant Buddhist artwork, 'Birojana Three Sacred Buddhas', has returned to South Korea after being exiled to Germany in the 1910s, following a collective effort by researchers and believers.

Feb 18 • 07:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Nitai Chaudhary, Bangladesh's Only Hindu Minister, Know Why PM Rahman Trusted Him

Bangladesh's new government under PM Tariq Rahman highlights a commitment to minority representation with the appointment of a Hindu and a Buddhist minister.

Feb 17 • 15:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Reportage] Monks’ 2,300-mile walk for peace inspires hope in a troubled US

A group of Buddhist monks completed a 2,300-mile 'Walk for Peace' from Texas to Washington, D.C., inspiring many Americans along the way.

Feb 16 • 02:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

The Buddhist Snowboarder, the Father of South Korea's Medals

A Buddhist monk has gained international attention for his role in South Korea's recent success in snowboarding at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Feb 14 • 19:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Buddhist monk who promotes snowboarding in South Korea and today celebrates three Olympic medals

A Buddhist monk in South Korea, Venerable Hosan, has fostered the growth of snowboarding in the country, helping his disciples achieve Olympic success.

Feb 14 • 18:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Monks Walked for 108 Days – Bringing Hope in the USA

A group of 19 Buddhist monks have completed a 108-day peace march from Texas to Washington, D.C., where they aim to promote a message of peace and mindfulness.

Feb 12 • 09:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Two Chinese nationals accused of foreign interference granted bail

Two Chinese nationals were granted bail after being arrested for alleged foreign interference related to spying on a Buddhist association in Canberra.

Feb 12 • 06:33 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Buddhist monks conclude a peace march lasting more than three months in Washington

Buddhist monks concluded their peace march in Washington, D.C., after walking nearly 4,000 kilometers through eight states over three months.

Feb 12 • 03:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Monks bring balm for America’s wounds as Washington cheers peace odyssey

A group of Buddhist monks completed a 2,300-mile 'Walk for Peace' from Texas to Washington, D.C., receiving a warm reception in the capital for their spiritual journey.

Feb 12 • 01:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Report] 108 Days and 3700km Silent March of Monks... Shaking the America in Agony

A group of Buddhist monks completed a 108-day, 3700km pilgrimage to Washington D.C. advocating for peace, drawing significant public support in the U.S.

Feb 11 • 22:49 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Walk for Peace: Buddhist monks complete journey from Texas to Washington DC

Buddhist monks have completed a walking journey from Texas to Washington DC, promoting peace and mindfulness.

Feb 11 • 19:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Monks who walked from Texas to Washington complete months-long peace pilgrimage

19 Buddhist monks completed a peace pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., after a three-and-a-half-month journey from Texas.

Feb 11 • 10:55 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Two more Chinese nationals accused of foreign interference

Two Chinese nationals have been charged in Australia for allegedly gathering intelligence on a Buddhist group to send to China.

Feb 11 • 03:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Two more Chinese nationals charged with foreign interference

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in Australia and charged with spying and gathering information on a local Buddhist group on behalf of Chinese authorities.

Feb 11 • 03:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Through winter storms and injury, Buddhist monks finish 2,300-mile 'Walk for Peace' to Washington, DC

Buddhist monks complete a 2,300-mile 'Walk for Peace' to Washington, D.C., emphasizing a message of inner peace and unity instead of protest.

Feb 10 • 23:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Aloka: when silence walks further than violence

Buddhist monks are walking over 3,700 kilometers from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., as a silent protest against the pervasive violence in society.

Feb 10 • 18:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Buddhist monks conclude their peace walk in Washington, millions followed online

Buddhist monks complete a 3,700-kilometer peace walk from Texas to Washington, drawing large crowds and online viewers.

Feb 10 • 16:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Shaiva Bhakti Movement in Tamil Nadu that Rescued Tamils from the Influence of Buddhism and Jainism

The article explores the Shaiva Bhakti movement in Tamil Nadu, highlighting its role in revitalizing Tamil society which had become stagnant under the influences of Jain and Buddhist philosophies.

Feb 10 • 12:31 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Monks have walked from Texas to D.C. They have become a phenomenon in the USA.

A group of Buddhist monks has completed a 3700 km journey for peace, attracting massive crowds in the U.S.

Feb 10 • 09:49 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

World Nirvana Day: what is this state of Buddhist meditation that almost no one manages to reach

The World Nirvana Day serves to clarify the true meaning of Nirvana in Buddhism, which differs significantly from the more superficial interpretations often found in the West.

Feb 8 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Police strikes at monks' temple in Thailand – Astonishing discovery

Police discovered shocking items at a Buddhist temple in Thailand, leading to the arrest of four monks.

Feb 3 • 23:47 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Buddhist figures, Indian gods, and even Beethoven appear in this curious route of 20 sculptures carved in limestone

A unique outdoor museum called the Route of Faces features 20 limestone sculptures, including Buddhist figures, Indian gods, and Beethoven, set in the picturesque landscape of Buendía, Cuenca.

Feb 3 • 09:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

‘Connection in Monk Robes’ 69 Couples Matched... A Buddha-Arranged Blind Date 'I Am at the Temple'

The event 'I Am at the Temple', organized by the Korean Buddhist Jogye Order, brings together single men and women for a two-day temple stay to foster connections, traditionally viewed as a place of renunciation.

Feb 3 • 08:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Scandal at a Buddhist temple in Thailand: Monks arrested with pornography, sexual aids, and drugs

Four Buddhist monks were arrested in Thailand after police discovered pornographic material, sexual aids, and drugs during a raid on a temple, including the abbot among those detained.

Feb 3 • 04:43 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Buddhist monks walking 2,300 miles from Texas to DC go viral with 1M+ social media followers

Buddhist monks are on a spiritual journey walking from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington D.C., gaining over a million social media followers during their trek.

Jan 13 • 07:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Mystic, Buddhist, and Communist: The Famous Photographer František Drtikol Was a Man Full of Contradictions

František Drtikol, a renowned photographer, led a life of contrasts, achieving international fame while ultimately retreating into meditation, just 60 years after his death on January 13.

Jan 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

19 Buddhist Monks (and a Dog) Walk Across the U.S. for Peace. Hundreds Greet Them with Flowers

Nineteen Buddhist monks, accompanied by a dog, are undertaking a peace walk across the United States, welcomed by hundreds of citizens in Columbia, South Carolina.

Jan 11 • 14:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

For the first time in 127 years, Buddha's jewels displayed: India celebrates the return of priceless treasures

India and the Buddhist world witnessed a historic moment with the opening of an exhibition in New Delhi showcasing the jewels from Piprahwa, believed to be buried with part of Gautama Buddha's remains, after being in a private British collection for decades.

Jan 3 • 12:35 UTC

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