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
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.
Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Non-profit FHSM Continues Free Eye Clinics for Underprivileged Communities in India
Craig C Lewis
15 September 2023
The Buddhist non-profit organization Foundation of His Sacred Majesty has conducted a series of free clinics for underprivileged communities in India.
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.
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.
Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Non-profit FHSM Holds Free Eye Clinics for Underprivileged Communities in Chennai, India
Craig C Lewis
23 August 2023
The Buddhist non-profit Foundation of His Sacred Majesty has conducted three free eye clinics for underprivileged communities in the Indian city of Chennai.
Engaged Buddhism: INEB to Host Three-Day Chaplaincy Workshop for Buddhist Caregivers
Craig C Lewis
21 August 2023
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists is sponsoring a training workshop for Buddhists caregivers to be hosted in Thailand from 29 Sep.–1 Oct.
Engaged Buddhism: Tzu Chi USA Organizes Disaster Relief for Maui with US$1-Million Matching Fund
Craig C Lewis
17 August 2023
The Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation said its US volunteer network has been mobilized in response to the wildfires on Hawaiʻi’s second-largest island, Maui
Interfaith Dialogue: Parliament of the World’s Religions Convenes in Chicago with a Focus on Human Rights
Craig C Lewis
15 August 2023
The 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions commenced on Monday, with some 6,500 religious and spiritual leaders assembling in Chicago.
Dalai Lama Offers Prayers for a World Beset by Natural Disasters
Craig C Lewis
11 August 2023
Holiness the Dalai Lama on Thursday issued a public statement offering prayers for the suffering of people affected by the impact of the climate crisis.
US Department of State Honors Bangladeshi Social Activist Rani Yan Yan with 2023 Global Anti-Racism Champions Award
Craig C Lewis
10 August 2023
The prominent Buddhist activist Rani Yan Yan was among six activists recognized at the First Annual Ceremony for the Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions.
Engaged Buddhism: INEB Invites Applications for International Young Bodhisattva Program in Taiwan
Craig C Lewis
31 July 2023
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists has announced that the International Young Bodhisattva Program is now open to prospective applicants.