World’s Largest Buddhist Encyclopedia Completed in Korea
Justin Whitaker
2 July 2024
Guided by the vision of Ven. Jikwan, the 20 volume masterpiece took over four decades of intense work to complete
Thudong: Buddhists Conduct Spiritual Pilgrimage in Indonesia
Dipen Barua
28 June 2024
The Indonesian public has been captivated by the presence of 40 monks from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, on a pilgrimage.
Dalai Lama Arrives in New York for Knee Treatment
Justin Whitaker
27 June 2024
The Dalai Lama’s arrival in the United States comes after seven years away and is seen as an opportunity for followers to gain the blessing of seeing him in person
Engaged Buddhism Special Report: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Explores Sustainable Development in Bhutan
Craig C Lewis
26 June 2024
The Korean Dharma master Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has been conducting a range of surveys and development activities in remote areas of Bhutan in recent months.
Buddhist Monks Lecture on Peace at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
25 June 2024
With experiences from Cambodia’s civil war in the background and numerous major conflicts around the world happening, the monastics offered lessons from centuries of wisdom from Buddhism
Report: Senior Buddhist Monk Killed by Myanmar Military
Craig C Lewis
24 June 2024
A senior Buddhist monk was reported to have been shot dead on 19 June by members of Myanmar’s military as he was being driven from an airport in Mandalay.
Online Dharma: Khyentse Foundation Announces Week-long Workshop “Living Is Dying”
Craig C Lewis
21 June 2024
Khyentse Foundation announced that a week-long workshop will be held in Bangalore on the theme “Living Is Dying: Embracing Life’s Transitions.”
Buddhist Monks Near the End of Their Walk for Peace from Florida to New York
Justin Whitaker
20 June 2024
While focusing on the promotion of peace around the world, the journey has also brought people together in countless small acts of kindness and solidarity
Special Report: Thailand to Become First Nation in Southeast Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Craig C Lewis
19 June 2024
Thailand’s senate has passed a landmark bill that will see the kingdom become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize marriage for LGBTIQA+ couples.
Latest Data on Religion and Spirituality in East Asia Shows Ongoing Decline of Buddhism
Justin Whitaker
18 June 2024
The Pew Research Center ’ s latest data shows declines in organized religious affiliation but thriving spiritual practices and beliefs
Special Report: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Leads 10,000 People in Great Dharma Assembly for Peace on the Korean Peninsula
Craig C Lewis
17 June 2024
The Korean monk Ven. Pomnyun Sunim led more than 10,000 people on 13 June in a Great Dharma Assembly for All Beings for peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Online Dharma: Pema Chödrön to Give Special Talk in Support of Mangala Shri Bhuti
Craig C Lewis
14 June 2024
The renowned author, monastic, and respected Dharma teacher Ani Pema Chödrön is scheduled to give a special talk on 18 July.