Revered Sakya Master Luding Khenchen Rinpoche Dies Aged 91
Craig C Lewis
31 December 2022
The Revered Sakya Master Luding Khenchen Rinpoche,has died in Bodh Gaya, India. He was 91 years old.
Engaged Buddhism Update: Non-profit FHSM Holds Free Eye Clinic in Hyderabad on Christmas Day
Craig C Lewis
29 December 2022
The Buddhist non-profit Foundation of His Sacred Majesty conducted a free eye camp for the underprivileged in the Indian city of Hyrderabd on Sunday.
Dalai Lama Returns to Bodh Gaya for the First Time in Three Years
Craig C Lewis
23 December 2022
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Bodh Gaya, India, on Thursday, after a two-year absence. His Holiness is expected to remain until 20 January.
Tibetan Nuns Project Announces 10 New Geshema Graduates at Ceremony in Bodh Gaya
Craig C Lewis
22 December 2022
The Tibetan Nuns Project (TNP) recently shared the news that 10 Tibetan Buddhist nuns were awarded geshema degrees at a conferment ceremony in Bodh Gaya.
Dalai Lama Formally Recognizes Reincarnation of Garje Khamtrul Rinpoche
Craig C Lewis
21 December 2022
The Nyingmapa monastery Lhundrub Chime Gatsal Ling announced on Monday that His Holiness the Dalai Lama has formally recognized the reincarnation of the lineage holder
Sarnath International Nyingma Institute Poised to Complete First-ever Encyclopedic Kangyur Catalogue
Craig C Lewis
15 December 2022
Khyentse Foundation has announced that a landmark project to compile a comprehensive “encyclopedia” of the Tibetan Kangyur is almost complete.
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena Announces Mahakaruna Diwas 2023 Celebration for Global Compassion
Craig C Lewis
14 December 2022
The renowned spiritual leader Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena has announced plans to celebrate Mahakaruna Diwas 2023 (great compassion day of celebration).
Gaden Trisur Rizong Rinpoche, the 102nd Ganden Tripa, Dies Aged 94
Craig C Lewis
10 December 2022
His Holiness the Gaden Trisur Rizong Sras Rinpoche died late on Thursday evening at Drepung Monastery in Karnataka. He was 94 years old.
Renowned Filmmaker and Student of Buddhism Suresh Jindal Dies Aged 80
Craig C Lewis
9 December 2022
The pioneering Indian filmmaker and student of Buddhism Suresh Jindal died in New Delhi on 24 November. He was 80 years old.
Engaged Buddhism: Non-profit FHSM Offers Progress Report on Free Eye Clinic Program
Craig C Lewis
7 December 2022
The Buddhist non-profit organization Foundation of His Sacred Majesty (FHSM) has provided a new update on its ongoing Samyak Drushti Project to provide free eye-care clinics and
Dalai Lama Plans One-Month Visit to Bodh Gaya to Pray for Peace
Justin Whitaker
6 December 2022
The Dalai Lama’s visit is seen as both a spiritual and economic boon to the Indian pilgrimage destination
Four-year-old Boy in Himachal Pradesh Identified as Reincarnation of Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche
Craig C Lewis
30 November 2022
Senior Buddhist lamas have identified a young boy in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh as the reincarnation of the revered lama Taklung Tsetrul