Kushok Bakula Rinpoche: The story of Ladakh’s hero monk

The monk who saved Ladakh and revived Buddhism, from establishing the demand for the Union Territory status for Ladakh, to supporting the abrogation of Article 370 in J&K... Kushok Bakula Rinpoche was an important figure in Indian history. Rinpoche was …

Mediterranean monk seals make a remarkable comeback

Once on the brink of extinction, rare Mediterranean monk seal populations are rising, thanks to conservation efforts. The Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal, known as MOm, is a charity dedicated to the care and protection of …

Police launch probe into suspicious death of 27 year-old monk

Colombo, March 13 (Daily Mirror) - The Bokkawala Police have launched an investigation after a 27-year-old Buddhist monk was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a Aranya Senasana in the Udahigulwala area in Kandy. Police said the monk was found …

Thai monk expelled after attacking nurse in Lop Buri hospital

Hope Studios to adapt Robin Sharma’s The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

European film studio Hope Studios, led by veteran producer Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, is setting up a feature adaptation of Robin Sharma’s The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, the internationally bestselling book about a life-changing journey, filled with …

Meet actress who made a hit debut with Akshay Kumar, competed with Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen, left Bollywood at peak ...

Home Entertainment Meet actress who made a hit debut with Akshay Kumar, competed with Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen, left Bollywood at peak of her career, became a monk, she is… The actress we are talking about today embarked on a spiritual journey after …

Micheál Martin 'takes' Gerry 'the Monk' Hutch as back-up to Trump meeting - comedian's skit huge social media hit

After Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky clashed with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office last month Taoiseach Micheál Martin would be forgiven for wanting to bring back-up with him to Washington DC. The Taoiseach is currently in the US capital …

Correction: Greece-Monk Seal Rehab story

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — In a story published on March 10, 2025 about monk seal rehab in Greece, The Associated Press erroneously reported that experts hope that the 3-month-old male seal named Pangis will be released in May. The plan for Pangis is for him to …

‘A Man Called Otto’ Producer to Adapt Bestseller ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’ at Hope Studios

European film studio Hope Studios, led by Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, the veteran producer behind Sony’s hit Tom Hanks movie “A Man Called Otto,” is setting up a feature adaptation of Robin Sharma’s “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari,” the bestselling book …

14-year-old boy allegedly beaten by monk and vendor at Pattaya temple over theft accusations

Aunt Khiewwan allegedly slapped the 14-year-old boy in an attempt to force a confession about the theft, which he denied. PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing incident occurred at a temple in the Banglamung district, where a 14-year-old boy was allegedly …