Religion
- Audiobooks, Awards and prizes, Books, Buddhism, China, Culture, Dalai Lama, Grammy awards 2026, Grammys, Music, Music industry, Religion, Tibet, World news
Beijing condemns Dalai Lama’s Grammy win as ‘anti-China political manipulation’
Buddhist spiritual leader wins best audiobook and says he sees win ‘as a recognition of our shared universal r…
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The dangerous rise of Buddhist extremism: ‘Attaining nirvana can wait’ – podcast
Still largely viewed as a peaceful philosophy, across much of south-east Asia, the religion has been weaponise…
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Underground church says leaders detained as China steps up crackdown
Early Rain pastor said to be among those held in sweep that followed arrests of members of other unregistered …
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‘Is this real?’: wife of detained pastor describes anguish as China cracks down on unofficial churches
Church leaders and members detained as government tightens controls on underground Christian gatheringsThe kno…
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India’s electoral roll revision threatens democracy and Muslims, say critics
Opposition claims SIR process being used to disenfranchise minority groups to benefit Narendra Modi’s governme…
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Man who documented Uyghur camps in China may face removal from US after ICE arrest
Guan Heng, who filmed at sites in China of alleged rights violations against Muslim group, detained by ICE in …
- Asia Pacific, China, Global development, Human rights, India, Islam, Religion, South and Central Asia, Uyghurs, World news, Xinjiang
How three Uyghur brothers fled China – to spend 12 years in an Indian prison
Arrested in 2013 on India’s Himalayan border after fleeing Beijing’s ‘genocide’ against Muslims in Xinjiang, t…
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The dangerous rise of Buddhist extremism: ‘Attaining nirvana can wait’
Still largely viewed as a peaceful philosophy, across much of south-east Asia, the religion has been weaponise…
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Water blessings and celestial offerings: Thailand’s Loy Krathong and Yi Peng festivals – in pictures
Millions of Thai take part in ancient annual festivities on 5 November that are held on the full moon of the 1…
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Unification Church leader arrested in South Korea over bribery allegations linked to former first lady
Han Hak-ja, aged 82, is detained after Seoul court hearing over claims she told church officials to bribe wife…
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Unification Church leader arrested in South Korea over bribery allegations linked to former first lady
Han Hak-ja, aged 82, is detained after Seoul court hearing over claims she told church officials to bribe wife…
- Afghanistan, Education, Faith schools, Gender, Global education, Islam, Religion, South and Central Asia, Taliban, Women under the Taliban, Women's rights and gender equality, World news
‘Send your daughters or you get no aid’: the Taliban are making religious schools girls’ only option
Food handouts and employment are increasingly tied to Afghan families’ agreement to strict Islamic educationWh…
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China’s ‘temple economy’ in the spotlight as scandals rock influential religious leaders
Powerful Buddhist monks who have previously escaped punishment are the latest target of the government’s crack…
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Buddhist rebirth v Chinese control: the battle to choose the Dalai Lama’s successor
The spiritual leader has said his inner circle of monks will find an heir, but China believes the choice is in…
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Dalai Lama outlines process for choosing his successor after he dies – video
The Dalai Lama has said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending y…