On one side of the temple gates stood screaming protesters, demanding that a group of monks be allowed to return to their jobs. Although the demonstrations have subsided in recent weeks, Buddhist opponents continue to face off in a battle roiling the largest Cambodian congregation in Long Beach. We have to speak out.”Shouting matches break out between factions at the Khemara Buddhikarama temple in Long Beach, where two Buddhist monks were evicted. A visiting Buddhist monk participating in reopening ceremonies leaves the Khemara Buddhikarama temple in Long Beach. (Mark Boster / For The Times)Visiting Buddhist monks from California and Nevada gather for reopening ceremonies at the Khemara Buddhikarama temple in Long Beach.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 30, 2019 10:52 UTC