31.   Although Buddhism is an ascetic religion which preaches meditation and compassion, Sri Lankan monks are politically vocal.

32.   Although Buddhism is an ascetic religion which preaches meditation and good works, saffron-robed monks are politically vocal.

33.   Authorities said two monks were among those killed.

34.   Bells sounded once for each year that the two slain monks had been there.

35.   Besides Gedong, other religious representatives present at the site were Buddhist monk Nyana Pradipa, Permadi of nondenominational faith and Catholic priest Roni Nurhayanto.

36.   Buddhist monks are mostly young and unlearned.

37.   But the monks has been quiet in recent years since the regime banned many of their organizations and defrocked prominent activists.

38.   China has said the monk would be welcomed back, but the Chinese government will continue to control ordination of key Buddhist religious figures.

39.   Claverie said he was optimistic the kidnapped monks would not be hurt.

40.   For reasons embedded in Tibetan history and modern statescraft, the young monk is unlikely to attain the same public prominence.