Buddhist monk allegedly sexually abused young children in temple

Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four, court hears

Venerable Naotunne Vijitha, now 70, faced the first day of a jury trial at Victoria's County Court today, d...

Buddhist monk allegedly sexually abused young children in temple

Naotunne Vijitha’s six alleged victims attended the temple with their families between 1994 and 2002, some for special celebrations or ceremonies to mourn loved ones.

Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four

Multiple young children were allegedly sexually abused by a head monk at a Buddhist temple, including at Sunday school and in prayer rooms.

Buddhist monk sexually assaulted girls at Melbourne temple, trial told

The head monk of a Buddhist temple, Naotunne Vijitha, has denied sexually assaulting six girls at the temple in Melbourne's south-east.

Buddhist monk accused of preying on young girls at Melbourne temple

The chief monk at a Buddhist temple in Melbourne is accused of sexually abusing six young girls during congregations with their families.