Woman Arrested on Arson, Hate Crime Charges After Fire at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Justin Whitaker
4 June 2026
Investigators say online posts linked the suspect to the blaze and threats against Buddhist temples.
Third International Buddhist Conference Reaffirms Pakistan’s Commitment to Gandharan Heritage
Craig Lewis
3 June 2026
The 3rd International Conference on the Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan concluded in Islamabad, exploring the cultural and spiritual legacy of Gandhara.
Woodenfish Forum to Explore Reincarnation, Biotechnology, and Buddhist Thought in Taiwan
Justin Whitaker
2 June 2026
Led by Venerable Yifa, this year’s Woodenfish forum on Buddhism, Science & Future will feature scholars discussing consciousness, reincarnation, and how new technologies challenge our understanding of life and death
London’s Growing Bangladeshi Buddhist Community Celebrates Vesak
Dipen Barua
1 June 2026
Members of London’s flourishing Bangladeshi Buddhist community gathered in Jetaban Bihar London on Sunday to celebrate Vesak.
Young Buddhist Association Indonesia Unveils Record-breaking Transparent Buddha Sculpture for Vesak
Craig Lewis
29 May 2026
The Young Buddhist Association Indonesia unveiled a record-breaking 5.6-meter transparent Buddha statue, launching a high-profile Vesak 2026 celebration.
Dalai Lama Trust and Tibetan Department of Religion and Culture Hold Conference on Women’s Empowerment in Tibetan Buddhism
Justin Whitaker
28 May 2026
Tibetan Buddhist leaders gathered in Dharamshala to discuss women’s education and ordination
Online Dharma: Ashokan Meditation Center in New York to Host Free Daylong Vesak Retreat
Craig Lewis
27 May 2026
The Ashokan Meditation Center in New York has announced a free Visakha Puja Daylong Retreat to be held online on 30 May.
Sacred “Eternal Flame” Preserved After Fire Destroys Historic Buddhist Hall in Japan
Justin Whitaker
26 May 2026
Buddhist Temple hosting “eternal flame” in Japan burns down for second time since 2000
Online Dharma: Buddhist Translation Project 84000 Announces Branding and Website Refresh
Craig Lewis
22 May 2026
84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha, a global nonprofit translation initiative, has unveiled a revised brand mission and the launch of a redesigned website.
Buddhist Scholars and Technologists to Gather in Austria for July Conference on AI and Human Identity
Justin Whitaker
21 May 2026
Participants can join the Buddhism and AI summit hosted by Rangjung Yeshe Gomde and others to discuss Buddhist philosophy, artificial intelligence, and ethics
Buddhist Abbot Detained and Beaten by Myanmar Military – Report
Craig Lewis
20 May 2026
A senior Buddhist monk, the abbot of a monastery in Myanmar’s Kachin State, has been detained in military custody since 14 May and physically abused.
Western Buddhist Association Draws More Than 1,000 Participants in New York for “A Mindful Walk for Wellness”
Justin Whitaker
19 May 2026
More than 1,000 people joined a Buddhist mindfulness walk across the Brooklyn Bridge during New York’s second annual Buddhist Cultural Festival