Rise of violent Buddhist rhetoric in Asia defies stereotypes
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 IST
HONG KONG: Buddhism may be touted in the West as an inherently peaceful philosophy, but a surge in violent rhetoric from small but increasingly influential groups of hardline monks in parts of Asia is upending the religion's tolerant image.
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