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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.

Simple serenity at temple teahouse

'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.

Nun's ordeal continues after attack

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.

Tibetans in shock after Lama said to be Chinese spy