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500 monks gather in Auckland for global Buddhist summit
The ancient practice of captive live animals' 'mercy release' is on the agenda.
A spiritual journey to the birthplace of Buddhism
Visiting Bodh Gaya is an enlightening experience.
Kiwis urged to go vegetarian for a day
Tzu Chi is declaring January 11 as Ethical Eating Day.
Brutal truth about Buddhists we ignore
One expert says people need to shed their romanticised view of Buddhism and Buddhists.
Oh my God, give us knowledge
Comment: It's a subject dear to the hearts of 84 per cent of the world's population. But here in New Zealand, religion is almost taboo, Rachel Smalley writes.
Shock after Buddhas refused by Sallies
The Salvation Army would not sell Buddha statues - or icons of other religions - in its charity shops.
'Asian, not elsewhere classified'
Devout Buddhist believes "karma" brought him and his family to New Zealand.
'I did push over Buddha'
A New Zealand woman accused of destroying a Buddha statue in Cambodia says she did it because it “didn’t belong in the temple”.
Kiwi held after statue smashed
A New Zealand woman was reportedly taken into custody in Cambodia at the weekend for destroying a statue of Buddha at the ancient Angkor Wat temple complex.
Bootcamp for Buddhists
So busy is Audrey Young reflecting on the meaning of life at the Haeinsa Temple, that she doesn't even get around to breaking open her emergency rations.
Bad 'monks' target Sydney’s Vivid show
Bogus Buddhist monks are trying to rip off sightseers at Sydney's Vivid festival.
Dalai Lama: World peace is much more realistic now
The Dalai Lama charmed and chuckled his way into the heart of Dunedin yesterday.
Feeling the Dalai Lama love
Dunedin's Buddhist community was out in colour to welcome the Dalai Lama yesterday.
Auckland: Buddha's Day out
A day at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple provides much-needed nourishment for the soul, writes Farida Master.
Beijing: Livin'on a prayer
Jim Eagles gets a privileged glimpse of life in the Labrang monastery in China, where he observes monks in their unswerving devotion.
Australia a nation of intolerance: report
There is a current of anti-Muslim feeling in Australia that suggests an entrenched hostility often related to overseas events.
China: Almost gone but not forgotten
Jim Eagles channels his inner caveman and is moved by the great art he finds.
From chaos to creation
Max Gimblett is one of our most beloved painters. Rebecca Barry met him in his New York studio and learned about his creative process.