Ancient Buddhist Stupa Visible as Mekong River Levels Recede in Thailand
Justin Whitaker
16 March 2023
The newly visible stupa has become a pilgrimage site for Buddhists as drought hits the region
Khyentse Foundation Supports Donation of Ancient Gandhari Buddhist Manuscripts to Pakistan
Craig C Lewis
15 March 2023
Khyentse Foundation has announced that a collection of 2,000-year-old Buddhist manuscripts have been donated to the Islamabad Museum in Pakistan.
India to Host “Shared Buddhist Heritage” International Conference This Week
Justin Whitaker
14 March 2023
Leaders in India hope the focus on Buddhism will boost political connections and tourism for Buddhist heritage sites in the country
Report: More than 20 People Killed in Attack on Buddhist Monastery by Myanmar Military
Craig C Lewis
13 March 2023
At least 21 people have been killed by government forces during an attack on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar’s southern Shan State, the BBC has reported.
Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Non-profit FHSM Updates on Social Outreach Programs in India
Craig C Lewis
10 March 2023
Foundation of His Sacred Majesty (FHSM) has shared new updates on its social outreach activities for marginalized communities in India.
International Women’s Meditation Center Foundation Presents 16 Outstanding Women in Buddhism Awards
Justin Whitaker
9 March 2023
Thailand-based organization continues to fulfill its mission to promote and support female Buddhist leaders around the world
Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre in Ladakh Announces Meditation Retreat Dates for 2023
Craig C Lewis
8 March 2023
The socially engaged Buddhist monk Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena of the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centerhas announced retreat dates for 2023.
The Heart of the Vajrayana: Tergar Meditation Community Announces Online Teaching with Tai Situ Rinpoche
Craig C Lewis
8 March 2023
The Tergar Meditation Community will host a free online teaching by Tai Situ Rinpoche on 8 April on the topic “The Heart of the Vajrayana.”
Buddhists Unite with Interfaith Leaders to Demand Statehood and Ecological Protections in Northern India
Justin Whitaker
7 March 2023
Once-divided groups in the sparsely populated region are coming together to advocate for their political power and environmental welfare
Je Khenpo Confers MAs on First Cohort of Monks from Bhutan’s Postgraduate Program in Buddhist Studies
Craig C Lewis
6 March 2023
His Holiness the Je Khenpo conferred master’s degrees on 30 monks representing the first cohort from Bhutan’s post-graduate program in Buddhist studies.
Legendary Jazz Saxophonist and Nichiren Buddhist Wayne Shorter Dies Aged 89
Craig C Lewis
3 March 2023
The pioneering American jazz musician Wayne Shorter, a longtime practitioner of Nichiren Buddhism, died on Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 89 years old.
India Honors Dr. B. R. Ambedkar with New Statue, Circuit Train, and Calls for Social Change
Justin Whitaker
2 March 2023
As many across India prepare to celebrate the great leader, there is still much disagreement about how best to honor his legacy