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
Dharma Sharing: Ven. Miao Guang of Taiwan’s Fo Guang Shan Gives a Series of Talks in the US
Craig Lewis
21 October 2024
Taiwan-headquartered Fo Guang Shan reported that the Buddhist nun and scholar Ven. Miao Guang, recently gave a series of Dharma talks in the US.
Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Donates US$1 Million to Yale University for Buddhist Studies
Justin Whitaker
15 October 2024
The donation marks the largest gift that the Jogye Order has ever given to a foreign institution and will support the growth of Buddhist studies at the University
India Recognizes Pali as a Classical Language, Highlighting Its Cultural and Religious Significance
Justin Whitaker
8 October 2024
Scholars and Buddhist leaders hope that the move will drive greater study of the language around the world
Tibetan Nuns Project Announces Results of the 2024 Geshema Exams for Buddhist Nuns
Craig Lewis
30 September 2024
The Tibetan Nuns Project (TNP) has announced the examination results for the record 144 Buddhist nuns who underwent the 2024 geshema examination process.
Jeffrey Hopkins Legacy Series Honors Renowned Buddhist Scholar
Justin Whitaker
17 September 2024
Many leading Western scholars of Tibetan Buddhism will take part in an online lecture series honoring the life and work of Jeffrey Hopkins
84000 Launches New Community for Supporters of its Dharma-Translation Mission
Craig Lewis
9 September 2024
84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha has launched the GEM Mandala for supporters of its mission to translate the Tibetan Buddhist canon.
Khyentse Foundation Announces Appointment of Dr. Jörg Heimbel as Professor of Tibetan and Buddhist Studies at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Craig Lewis
4 September 2024
Khyentse Foundation has announced the appointment of Dr. Jörg Heimbel as Professor of Tibetan and Buddhist Studies at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
Buddhist-Inspired Naropa University to Sell Part of Campus
Justin Whitaker
22 August 2024
Naropa University, founded in 1974 by Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chögyam Trungpa, has announced plans to sell its main campus in Boulder, Colorado, after 40 years
University of Edinburgh Launches Comprehensive MSc in Buddhist Studies
Justin Whitaker
13 August 2024
The university aims to offer a multidisciplinary approach to the study of Buddhist philosophy, ethics, art, and modern practices and is now accepting applications
National University of Singapore Announces Launch of Newly Established Buddhist Studies Group
Craig Lewis
12 August 2024
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has announced the official launch of the newly established NUS Buddhist studies Group on 3 August.
Buddhist Studies: Fo Guang Shan’s New English Digital Dictionary of Buddhism a Vital Asset for Buddhist Translation
Craig Lewis
7 August 2024
Fo Guang Shan marked a milestone for Buddhist studies on 30 July, with the launch of the English Digital Edition of the Fo Guang Dictionary of Buddhism.