21.   The reincarnation of high lamas, or senior monks, is a fundamental tenet of Tibetan Buddhism, which has six million adherents.

22.   There is debate in Thailand about celibacy, triggered partly by allegations that some senior Buddhist monks had affairs with women.

23.   The unease of senior monks gathered for an officially arranged interview was evident.

24.   Two kindergarten teachers have been arrested on charges of trying to blackmail a senior Buddhist monk with photos allegedly showing him hugging a woman, police said Thursday.

25.   With the Dalai Lama in exile, the Panchen Lama is the most senior monk remaining in Tibet.

26.   Yantra has until this Friday to defend himself or the committee of senior monks will decide his fate based solely on the allegations.

27.   He said senior local monks and department officials had been ordered to investigate the case and consider what action to take against against the novice.

28.   Committees of senior monks, Moslem elders and government authorities have been formed to head off further troubles, officials said.

29.   Committees of senior monks, Islamic elders and government authorities have been formed to head off further troubles, officials said.

30.   The council is being attended by senior monks, reverends, archbishops, rabbis, ayatollahs and other dignitaries.