Relief supplies offer comfort and safety in the midst of a humanitarian crisis

Civil rights advocates express concern over religious freedom and clergy safety

While much of the nation is on lockdown, the monastic daily alms ritual continues

Rohingya Muslims seek refuge in neighboring Bangladesh

Appointees to fill key roles previously held by senior monastics

His Holiness embarks on 12-day tour of India's remote northeast

End to monastic expulsions in sight

Government spokesman denies reports institute is being demolished

Expulsion of monastic residents suspended

Statue believed to date to the Ming dynasty

Shad Tchup Ling in the Northern Urals faces demolition deadline

American musician confronts racism head on

Media reports indicate evictions of monks and nuns continue

Inaugural forum draws participants from 23 countries