UPDATE: Bronze Buddha Stolen from LA Gallery Recovered
Justin Whitaker
17 October 2023
A 250-pound bronze Buddha statue stolen from an art gallery in Los Angeles has been found
MIT Study: Practicing Mindfulness with an App Could Boost Children’s Mental Health
Raymond Lam
16 October 2023
MIT study reveals the benefits of children’s use of mindfulness apps, including increased pro-sociality and decreases in negative emotions
Sangngak Tenzin Rinpoche Blesses Animals at Ceremony in Moscow
Raymond Lam
13 October 2023
In the tradition of the late Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Sangngak Tenzin Rinpoche confers blessings for beloved pets of Muscovites
Percent of Asian American Adults Identifying as Buddhist in Decline According to New Study
Justin Whitaker
12 October 2023
A new survey shows a decline in Asian American Buddhists by percentage, but also highlights complex differences between Asian Americans of different backgrounds
Tibetan Buddhism and Carmelite Spirituality to be Featured in Interreligious Encounter in Ávila, Spain 2024
Justin Whitaker
11 October 2023
Scholars and leaders from the two religions will engage in shared practices and discussions over a period of four days
Buddhist Peace Fellowship Announces New Hiring After Reorganization
Justin Whitaker
10 October 2023
The US-based engaged Buddhist organization is seeking to add two employees after a period of reflection and regrowth
One Year on from Day Care Gun Massacre in Rural Thailand, Grieving Families Heal with Monks and Commemorations
Raymond Lam
9 October 2023
Healing is a long road for families and survivors as they commemorate the gun massacre of 36 people on 6 October 2022 in Uthai Sawan
Dalai Lama Expresses Solidarity after Deadly Flooding in Sikkim, Pledges Financial Support
Craig C Lewis
6 October 2023
In a letter to the chief minister of Sikkim, His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed sadness at the loss of life after heavy rainfall led to flash floods.
Mangalam Research Center to Host Conference on the Future of Mindfulness
Justin Whitaker
5 October 2023
Leading scholars and mindfulness practitioners will address current and future concerns and hopes for the practice of mindfulness
Siddhartha’s Intent Announces 2023 Dzongsar Monlam and Siddhartha Festival in Bodh Gaya
Craig C Lewis
4 October 2023
Siddhartha’s Intent India, founded by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, has announced the 2023 Dzongsar Monlam and Siddhartha Festival.
US Congressman Shri Thanedar Launches Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain American Caucus
Justin Whitaker
3 October 2023
The Indian-born congressman hopes the group can counter religious and cultural bias in the United States
Tergar Institute in Nepal Welcomes Inaugural Cohort of Buddhist Students
Craig C Lewis
29 September 2023
The Tergar Institute, a new Buddhist educational facility on the outskirts of Kathmandu, on 20 September welcomed its inaugural cohort of students.