Meet the Vietnamese monk captivating Gen Z with his insights on love and life

Vietnamese monk Giac Minh Luat has become a TikTok sensation, amassing over 3.1 million followers by sharing relatable insights on life and ...

China’s ‘most handsome Shaolin monk’ dies in car accident

Qiu Feng, dubbed as China’s “most handsome Shaolin monk,” died at the age of 21 on Aug. 8. Qiu was en route to a charity performance in Zhej...

5 suspects assault monk in Nashville Buddhist temple robbery

Metro Police are searching for five suspects who attacked a Buddhist monk at the Wat Lao Buddhist Temple in South Nashville, Tennessee, on ...

Thai temple left without monks after they all test positive for meth

A Buddhist temple in Thailand’s Phetchabun province is now devoid of monks after each one tested positive for methamphetamine on Monday. T...

Thai former OnlyFans creator claims monk sexually harassed him, wanted to film porn

A former OnlyFans creator claimed that he was sexually harassed by a monk at his clothing store in a shopping mall located in Nakhon Ratcha...

Tibetan man arrested for possessing photos of Dalai Lama as part of China’s Strike Hard campaign

Karma Samdup of Nagqu county in Tibet was reportedly arrested on Aug. 12 after authorities discovered he was keeping pictures of the 14th D...

Woman in Thailand fatally shoots boyfriend in front of a monk

A 40-year-old woman identified as Tharinya fatally shot her allegedly abusive boyfriend four times while he was offering food to a monk in ...

Hot ‘Monk’ Going Viral is Revealed to Be a Famous Burmese Chinese Actor

Photos of a Burmese Chinese actor who dressed up as a monk have gone viral on Asian social media. Paing Takhon, 24, who stands at about 5 fe...

Thai Monk Wins $588,000 Lottery, Forced to Hide After Beggars Storm Temple

A Thai monk who won the lottery jackpot of 18 million Thai Baht ($589,000) fled to an undisclosed location after people stormed his temple t...

Buddhist Master Throws Up on Carpet After Spinning for 4 Minutes Straight During Ceremony

A Buddhist master from Taiwan became an online celebrity for throwing up on a carpet after spinning for four minutes straight during a bless...

Japanese Monks Take on ‘I can do this in monks’ robes’ Challenge

Buddhist monks across Japan are now banding together online to show their support for a monk who was fined for driving while wearing their t...

Buddhist Monk With Six Pack Sparks Government Manhunt in Thailand

Buddhist officials in Thailand are on the hunt for a monk that went viral for having well-toned abs. The still unidentified cleric has been...

Thai Monk Who Flew on Private Jets Gets 16 More Years in J‌‌‌a‌‌i‌l for ‌‌‌‌Ra‌pi‌ng‌ U‌nd‌erage Girl

A former Thai monk who shot to fame for flying on private jets was sentenced to 16 more years in p‌ri‌so‌‌n for r‌ap‌‌in‌g an un‌d‌er‌ag‌e g...

China’s Top Buddhist Leader Investigated For Allegedly Forcing Nuns to Have Sex With Him

China’s State Administration for Religious Affairs is investigating Xuecheng, the abbot of Longquan Temple in Beijing after documents surfac...

Japanese Monk Savagely Berates Tourists Who Post Bad Reviews of Buddhist Temple Guest House

A Buddhist guest house situated in an ancient temple in Mount Kōya, Japan has received critical reviews on Booking.com, with many commenting...

Tibetan Man Dies After Setting Himself on Fire in Protest for Freedom From China

A Tibetan man died earlier this week after setting himself on fire in an apparent protest against the Chinese government’s rule in the auton...

Celebrity Thai Monk Under Fire After Getting Caught Holding His Baby Daughter

A celebrity monk has caused an online frenzy after a photo of him holding his baby daughter was posted online while he was temporarily ordai...