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Video shows an 11-year-old driving his parents’ pickup into a group of monks and worshippers during a Buddhist procession in Mukdahan, Thailand, killing at least 10 people and injuring about 10 others. The boy, who could not give a police statement, has been referred to child welfare authorities; Thai law states children under 12 have no criminal liability.
An 11-year-old boy driving a pickup truck crashed into a group of Thai monks during a pilgrimage in Mukdahan Province, killing nine and injuring 14, as authorities investigate; the monks were on a 160-mile walk to Ubon Ratchathani, and the driver is in custody as state child-protection officers prepare to question him.
An 11-year-old boy driving a pickup plowed into a line of monks on a 260-km pilgrimage in northeastern Mukdahan province, Thailand, killing eight monks and injuring 14 others; the driver is in custody as police and state child-protection officers investigate, with witnesses saying the vehicle swerved before the impact.
Nine Buddhist monks were killed and several others injured in Mukdahan province, Thailand, after an 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ pickup into a procession; the vehicle has been seized for forensic examination, the child is in guardianship and being cared for, preliminary information says he has special needs, and authorities urge road-safety awareness as hospitals treat the wounded.
An 11-year-old boy stole his parents’ pickup and crashed into a Buddhist monk procession in Mukdahan, Thailand, killing eight monks and injuring dozens; the child is in custody and will be questioned as authorities determine responsibility.
Police in Sri Lanka arrested Pallegama Hemarathana, one of the country’s most senior Buddhist monks and chief custodian of a Bodhi-tree shrine, on suspicion of abusing a minor in 2022; the survivor’s mother was also arrested for alleged abetting. Hemarathana was taken from hospital and will appear in Colombo court as authorities imposed a travel ban while investigating an alleged abduction and prolonged sexual abuse of the girl. The case marks the highest‑ranking monk to face such allegations in Sri Lanka, arising after a March complaint and ongoing child-protection inquiries.
Sri Lankan police arrested 22 Buddhist monks after 110kg of cannabis concealed in their luggage was found at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport—the largest drug seizure at the airport. A 23rd monk was later arrested; the haul is valued at about 1.1 billion rupees (£2.5m). The group had spent four days on holiday in Bangkok, and authorities suggest the trip may have been funded by donations, with some social-media footage of the monks aboard in lay clothing.
Sri Lankan authorities arrested 22 Buddhist monks after police found more than 110 kilograms of cannabis in their luggage at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport. The drugs, reportedly hidden in modified false bottoms, were valued at over $3.45 million and involved travelers returning from Thailand. The case marks the largest drug seizure at the airport, with investigators probing possible connections to local drug-running networks; the monks are due before Negombo Magistrate's Court for further proceedings.
At Colombo airport, customs intercepted 22 Sri Lankan monks returning from Thailand with about 110 kg of cannabis hidden in luggage; a 23rd monk believed to have organized the trip was arrested later. Police recovered photos showing the group enjoying their holiday, and the monks were remanded for seven days for further questioning.
Twenty-two Sri Lankan Buddhist monks returning from Thailand were arrested at Colombo's main airport after authorities found a record 242 pounds of cannabis, Kush, concealed in their luggage; they were turned over to police and will appear before a magistrate, marking the largest single drug seizure at Sri Lanka's main international airport.
Buddhist monks' 120-day, 2,300-mile Walk for Peace to D.C. will trigger rolling road closures in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax counties as the procession moves through Northern Virginia, with 9 a.m.–2 p.m. closures on Cameron and Columbus streets in Old Town Alexandria Monday, routing through Route 1, Crystal Drive and other streets into Marymount University for remarks; Fairfax police will assist and spectators are asked to watch from designated areas while access is restricted during the walk.
A group of about two dozen Buddhist monks is walking roughly 2,300 miles from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. on a Walk for Peace led by Bhikkhu Pannakara, visiting state capitals to spread a message of peace with no political agenda. The pilgrimage, backed by a large social media following, has drawn everyday supporters and Christian protesters, and has faced challenges including a Texas car crash that injured two monks; they expect to arrive in Washington, D.C. around Feb. 10, 2026, possibly meeting with lawmakers as part of their mindfulness-focused journey.
Eighteen barefoot Buddhist monks have reached the halfway point of a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace across the United States, a three-month trek that stops at state capitals to promote peace, compassion and Vesak and to pressure Congress to recognize Vesak as a federal holiday; the journey has faced injuries, including a crash that sent one monk to lose a leg, and the group’s rescue dog Aloka is recovering after surgery.
Medieval monks managed cold climates by utilizing specific architectural features like warming rooms (calefactory) and wearing minimal winter clothing, with some monasteries having dedicated heated spaces to provide warmth during harsh winters, reflecting the importance placed on warmth for monastic life.
The Monastery of Christ in the Desert in New Mexico offers a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking silence, prayer, and reflection, with monks following the Rule of St. Benedict and embracing a life of prayer and work, emphasizing listening to God and nature.