Pavarana: The Theravada Tradition of Launching Sky Lanterns
Dipen Barua
19 October 2022
The lighting and releasing of sky lanterns as an ancient Buddhist festival marking the end of the rains retreat
International Buddhist Confederation Hosts Abhidhamma Day Conference in Noida, India
Justin Whitaker
11 October 2022
Delegates from twenty countries celebrated the event and many praised Narendra Modi’s government for promoting Buddhism
Mourners Make Temple Offerings for Victims of Thai Daycare Mass Killing
Craig C Lewis
10 October 2022
Mourning families gathered at three Buddhist temples in northeastern Thailand over the weekend to pray and make offerings on behalf of the 36 people people—24
Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-Self
Prof. David Dale Holmes
6 October 2022
Cultivating right view toward the samsaric suffering of impermanence and uncertainty
Report: 13 Killed in Military Attack on Buddhist School in Myanmar
Craig C Lewis
23 September 2022
Army helicopters supporting the military junta that seized power in Myanmar more than a year ago reportedly killed at least 13 people, including 11 children,
ACLS Awards 2022 Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation New Professorship in Buddhist Studies to Thai University
Craig C Lewis
9 September 2022
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has announced that the 2022 Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation New Professorship in Buddhist Studies has been
Concerning Impermanence
Prof. David Dale Holmes
5 September 2022
Understanding the Buddha’s teaching on impermanence
Thai Temple in Edinburgh Welcomes Public After Renovations
Justin Whitaker
1 September 2022
The Thai temple will offer celebrations, events, meditation classes, yoga and more to both the local Thai community and to others interested in Buddhism
Report: Nearly 60 Buddhist Monks Detained in Myanmar Since Military Seized Power
Craig C Lewis
29 August 2022
The junta that overthrew Myanmar’s elected government in 2021 has detained at least 56 Buddhist monks for speaking out against the coup in the last
Book Review: Meaningful Life Fearless Death: Spiritual Insights on Death, Dying, Hospice Care and Grief Counseling
Dipen Barua
26 August 2022
A Theravada monk shares advice on the critical milestone of death, for oneself and for others
Buddhism Featured in Thai Business School
Justin Whitaker
23 August 2022
Understanding Buddhist culture is essential for thriving business in Southeast Asia, argues Sasin School of Management director Ian Fenwick
30 Stolen Antiquities Repatriated to Cambodia from US
Dipen Barua
19 August 2022
The United States returned nearly 30 looted antiquities and works of art to Cambodia at a formal ceremony in New York on 8 August. The artifacts include