Buddhist Transgender Monastic Works for Awareness and Inclusivity in India
Justin Whitaker
23 June 2022
Tashi Choedup is one of many activists in India bringing awareness and compassion to the LGBTIQ community
142 Buddhist Nuns Receive Full Ordination at Landmark Ceremony in Bhutan
Craig C Lewis
22 June 2022
In a historic step toward realizing greater equality within the monastic institutions of Buddhism, His Holiness the Je Khenpo of Bhutan on Tuesday presided over
Disagreement Over Swastika Placement Leads to Closure of California Summer Camp
Justin Whitaker
21 June 2022
A symbol of peace, installed by a campaigner for social justice nearly 100 years ago, has ignited uproar over racial equity in California
Thai Lawmakers Move Forward on Marriage Equality as Bangkok Celebrates Pride Parade
Justin Whitaker
16 June 2022
The Buddhist-majority country could become the first in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriages
Japanese Buddhist Monk Writes Book to Support LGBTQ+ People
Justin Whitaker
24 March 2022
Kodo Nishimura teaches Buddhism through his own life and experiences as a LGBTQ+ monk
Delhi Commission for Women Honors Kung Fu Nuns with International Women’s Day Award
Dipen Barua
18 March 2022
The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has honored the “Kung Fu Nuns” of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism with the International Women’s Day
International Women’s Meditation Center Foundation offers 2022 Outstanding Women in Buddhism Awards
Justin Whitaker
10 March 2022
Continuing the work to uplift Buddhist women through recognition, networking, and collaboration
BBC Names Engaged Buddhist Manjula Pradeep among 100 Influential Women of 2021
Craig C Lewis
8 December 2021
The BBC has named the socially engaged Buddhist activist Manjula Pradeep as one of the world’s 100 most inspiring and influential women of 2021.
UPDATE: Refugee Buddhist Monk Released from Detention in Thailand
Craig C Lewis
6 December 2021
Thai authorities release the Cambodian Buddhist monk and refugee after two days
Rights Groups Criticize Treatment of Cambodian Buddhist Monk Arrested in Thailand
Craig C Lewis
3 December 2021
Ven. Bor Bet is an environmental campaigner and a vocal critic of Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen
Ajahn Vayama, Pioneering Australian Buddhist Nun, Dies Aged 70
Justin Whitaker
25 November 2021
The devoted Buddhist nun and beloved teacher passed peacefully this week
Religious Leaders in Myanmar Decry Persecution by Military Junta
Craig C Lewis
22 November 2021
Religious groups in Myanmar say that they are being targeted in government suppression efforts, amid growing public opposition to the military junta.