Wichita, Kansas Sees Extraordinary Growth in Buddhist Population
Justin Whitaker
12 September 2023
In 20 years, the number of Buddhist communities in and around Wichita has roughly doubled.
Dalai Lama Offers Condolences, Pledges Financial Support after Catastrophic Earthquake in Morocco
Craig C Lewis
11 September 2023
The Dalai Lama has written to the prime minister of Morocco to share his condolences after the North African nation was rocked by a deadly earthquake.
Buddhism and Quantum Physics: Science & Wisdom LIVE Launches New e-Learning Program
Craig C Lewis
8 September 2023
Science & Wisdom LIVE, a project of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre, has announced the launch of a new e-learning program, Buddhism & Quantum Physics.
Aung San Suu Kyi Denied Medical Care While in Prison in Myanmar
Justin Whitaker
7 September 2023
Famed Buddhist human rights advocate and political leader has been in prison or house arrest for much of the last 35 years
Nepal Inaugurates Newly Restored Fifth-Century Buddhist Monument near Kathmandu
Craig C Lewis
6 September 2023
Nepal held a formal ceremony on Monday to inaugurate the newly restored Shree Napichandra Mahavihara, a fifth-century Buddhist shrine and monastery.
Pope Francis Quotes the Buddha and Praises Interfaith Dialogue in Mongolia Visit
Justin Whitaker
5 September 2023
Despite Mongolia’s small population of Catholics, the pope’s visit played an important role in his global mission for peace and brotherhood with Buddhists
Young Buddhist Associations of Indonesia and Malaysia Collaborate to Study the Propagation of the Dharma in Print and Social Media
Buddhistdoor Global
4 September 2023
The Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia and the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia convened an online meeting to discuss social media platforms.
Online Dharma: Practicing Mahamudra with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Craig C Lewis
1 September 2023
The Tergar Meditation Community has announced that Mingyur Rinpoche will lead an online retreat “Tilopa’s Song of Realization” from 10–13 November.
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche among Recipients of 2023 Honorary Degrees at SOAS University of London
Justin Whitaker
31 August 2023
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche has a long record of promoting Buddhist teachings in a variety of formats and for working to alleviate suffering more broadly.
London Buddhist Centre to Open Doors to the Public as Part of City’s Annual Open House Festival
Craig C Lewis
30 August 2023
The London Buddhist Centre has announced that it will hold an open day on 10 September, inviting the public to visit the temple’s historic location.
Buddhist Leaders to Take Part in Interfaith Dialogue with Pope Francis in His First Trip to Mongolia
Justin Whitaker
29 August 2023
The trip extends the Pope’s many travels to Buddhist countries and is his first to a predominantly Vajrayana Buddhist country
Dharma Sharing: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim to Give First In-Person Teachings in Europe and North America since the Pandemic
Craig C Lewis
28 August 2023
The revered Korean Dharma master and social activist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (법륜스님), will undertake his first tour of Europe and the US since the pandemic.