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
Devoted to Dunhuang: Speaking with Song Shuxia of the Dunhuang Research Academy
Raymond Lam
8 May 2023
Dunhuang Research Academy senior figure Song Shuxia discusses the Academy’s visitor management of the Mogao Caves and digitization efforts
International Buddhist Confederation Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Begins Construction of Center in Lumbini
Justin Whitaker
8 November 2022
The New Delhi based IBC celebrates ten years and a growing presence in the world
Indonesia to Raise Visitor Fees for Borobudur Temple
Justin Whitaker
7 June 2022
Buddhism’s largest temple complex to become more expensive as government seeks to control crowds at famous tourist site
Indian PM Modi to Visit Lumbini to Discuss Shared Buddhist Heritage and Future Tourism
Justin Whitaker
11 May 2022
Narendra Modi will visit Nepal on Vesakh, the Buddha’s birthday, to strengthen Buddhist bonds between the two countries
Pilgrimage: Visiting the Buddhist Mountain of Wutaishan
Roseanne Freese
10 March 2022
The history, attractions, and heritage of Manjushri’s mountain, one of China’s “Four Great Sacred Peaks”
Plans Underway to Complete Buddhist Pilgrimage Site in Nagarjuna Sagar, Central India
Justin Whitaker
4 January 2022
After five years of development, the site housing meditation halls, a Buddhist University, museum, and hospital plans to open soon
First Sri Lankan National Tests Positive for Coronavirus as the Country Suspends Buddhist Pilgrimages to India
Justin Whitaker
11 March 2020
Buddhist island nation taking strict measures to limit the…
Bhutan Closes Borders for Two Weeks After Reporting First Coronavirus Case
Craig C Lewis
6 March 2020
Eleven people who traveled with the patient placed in…