Southeast Missourian

Japanese Buddhist monks try to lure believers with fashion, rap music

~ Some temples have introduced cafes, art galleries and other innovations to reach out to young people. TOKYO -- Japanese monks and nuns hit the catwalk in Tokyo on Saturday in a bid to spread ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Tibetan monks open 12-day North County visit featuring mandalas, music and family events

SOLANA BEACHSOLANA BEACH — It’s hard to get toddlers to sit still for very long, but on Wednesday morning, 20 preschoolers sat in rapt attention for nearly a half-hour watching Tibetan Buddhist monks ...
Reuters

Buddhist monks hit Tokyo club scene

TOKYO (Reuters) - Buddhist sutras are probably the last thing one expects to hear in a dim, smoky jazz club, but climb the narrow stairs up to Sound Music Bar Chippy in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward on the ...
Newsday

Young South Koreans are increasingly drawn to Buddhism via social media-savvy influencers

SEOUL — A South Korean deejay dressed as a Buddhist monk bounced up and down on stage while playing electronic music and shouting: “This too shall pass!” The performance brought cheers from a crowd of ...