Dodampahala Chandrasiri Thera, Leading Figure in Sri Lankan Buddhism, Has Died
Justin Whitaker
23 May 2023
The revered monk was considered to be a father figure for many monastics in Sri Lanka
Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia and Rumi Institute Organize an Interfaith Dialogue on “Religion of Love”
Craig C Lewis
10 May 2023
The Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia held an interfaith study event on the theme “Religion of Love” from the perspectives of Buddhism and Islam.
Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia Hosts National Workshop on Religious Moderation
Craig C Lewis
19 December 2022
The Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia hosted a national workshop on the theme “National Intellectual & Compassion Workshop for A Better Nation.”
Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia Holds “Mindful Festival 2022” to celebrate Kathina Tradition and Interfaith Harmony
Craig C Lewis
21 October 2022
To celebrate the traditional Buddhist Kathina festival this year, the Young Buddhist Association (YBA) of Indonesia organized a special event in East Java titled “Mindful
Ramu Attacks: One Decade On, Bangladeshi Buddhists Still Hope for Justice
Dipen Barua
14 October 2022
Ten years have passed since the notorious night of brutal communal attacks on Buddhists living in the village of Ramu in the Cox’s Bazar District
Young Buddhist Associations of Indonesia and Malaysia Hold Online Forum on the Dangers of Radicalism and Extremism
Craig C Lewis
26 August 2022
The Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia and its counterpart the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia jointly organized an online interfaith forum earlier this month to
Dalai Lama Shares a Message of Interfaith Harmony with Ladakh’s Muslim Community
Craig C Lewis
17 August 2022
Continuing a series of public and spiritual engagements during his landmark visit to the far northern Indian territory of Ladakh,* His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Engaged Buddhism: INEB Launches Sangha for Peace to Tackle Regional Religious and Ethno-Nationalist Tensions
Craig C Lewis
5 January 2022
INEB announces new collaboration to promote interfaith harmony in South and Southeast Asia.
Senior Sri Lankan Monk Ven. Napane Premasiri Thero Dies, Aged 98
Justin Whitaker
24 November 2020
Passing mourned by Sri Lankan president and…
Buddhists in Hawai‘i Lead Bell-ringing for International Day of Peace
Justin Whitaker
22 September 2020
Event unites people across faiths, ages, and timezones
Interfaith Group Urges Removal of Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu Statues from Nightclubs
Justin Whitaker
3 July 2020
Religious leaders call for an end to disrespectful use of…
International Interfaith Dialogue Award and Carmelite and Chan/Zen Interfaith Conference Postponed to 2021
Justin Whitaker
8 May 2020
Delay aimed at helping to ensure the health and travel…