IBC Celebrates International Abhidhamma Day in New Delhi
Justin Whitaker
22 October 2024
Narendra Modi addressed the celebration in person as he and others praised the recent Indian moves to promote the Pali language
2nd International Buddhist Media Conclave Focuses on Mindful Communication
Justin Whitaker
12 September 2024
The event was themed “Mindful Communication for Conflict Avoidance and Sustainable Development” and brought together diverse interests in promoting the Buddha’s teachings on peace
International Buddhist Confederation to Host Abhidhamma Celebration and Conference with Gautam Buddha University
Raymond Lam
20 October 2023
Conference will highlight core body of Buddhist texts in the Theravada tradition, which form a central component of Buddhist philosophy
Buddhist Monk Celebrates 50 Years of Indo-Korean Diplomatic Ties with New Book on Korean Buddhist History
Craig C Lewis
27 September 2023
Buddhist monk Ven. Domyeong Sunim launched his book “Gaya Buddhism: Unlatching the Gate,” presenting an account of Buddhism’s migration from India to Korea.
Young Buddhist Scholars Meet in New Delhi for Conference on Buddhist Pilgrimage
Justin Whitaker
3 August 2023
Young scholars joined the ongoing conversation about Buddhist pilgrimage, tourism, and travel in India
International Buddhist Confederation Leads Ashadha Purnima Celebration in New Delhi
Justin Whitaker
4 July 2023
Traditionally seen as the second holiest day in the Buddhist calendar, this full moon marks the Buddha’s first teaching of the Dharma
IBC Invites Delegation of Senior Buddhist Monks from Bhutan to Visit India
Craig C Lewis
23 November 2022
The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), in coordination with the Zhung Dratshang, the Central Monastic Body of Bhutan, is hosting a delegation of 24 senior monks
Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan Hosts Fourth International Vajrayana Conference
Craig C Lewis
12 October 2022
The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan launched the fourth International Conference on Vajrayana Buddhism in the capital Thimphu earlier this month—the first time in three years
Senior Thai Buddhist Monk Ven. Somdet Chuang Dies Aged 96
Craig C Lewis
10 December 2021
Former acting Supreme Patriarch of Thailand and abbot of the royal Thai monastery Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen
India Hosts International Conference “The Spread of Buddhist Thought”
Lyudmila Klasanova
2 November 2021
Speakers present papers on Buddhist heritage throughout the world
International Buddhist Confederation Director General Shakti Sinha Dies, Aged 64
Craig C Lewis
6 October 2021
Prolific scholar and public figure widely mourned
Indian Delegation Visits Russia to Establish Collaboration with Buddhist Organizations
Lyudmila Klasanova
20 September 2021
Strengthening Buddhist ties between India and the Russian Federation