Monks without borders formed to fight poverty, discrimination

Monks without borders formed to fight poverty, discrimination

KYOTO, Japan - The first meeting of a group called "monks without borders," established by monks from different Buddhist schools in Japan and several other countries to address poverty, discrimination and other social issues, is held in Kyoto City on Dec. 11, 2013.

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