Ven. Seoljeong to resign before emergency council meeting on 16 August

Senior monk admitted to hospital after 41-day protest fast

Scandal estimated to have resulted in losses of US$6.3 million

Whereabouts of fugitive monk still unconfirmed

Royal appointment ends selection process marred by controversy

Buddhist monk objected to Korean deal with Japan over wartime sex slaves

Appointment welcomed by Buddhists hoping for a fresh voice

Buddhism adapts to the changing face of society

Rinpoche says incarnate lamas growing up in a flawed system of privilege and corruption

Royalist and Buddhist elites pit interests against Dhammakaya and Thaksin clan

Monks protest government interference in religious affairs

Selection of a new Buddhist leader likely to remain unresolved for some time