Buddhist Statue Returned to its Home in Nepal
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
12 May 2026
A 13th-century Buddha statue has been restored to Bajradhatu Bihar in Kathmandu after decades in the United States
Landmark Exhibit of Artifacts from Sakya Monastery Opens at Palace Museum, Beijing
Raymond Lam
5 March 2026
This new exhibit is the result of an unprecedented collaboration between the monks of Sakya Monastery and the Palace Museum
Upcoming Enshrinement of Master Hsing Yun’s Relics Sparks Discussion on Devotion for Buddhists
Justin Whitaker
3 March 2026
Scholars note that Buddhist relics connect followers to an “absent” Buddha or beloved master, though authenticity is sometimes disputed
Pasadena Buddhist Temple Commissions Fire-Displaced Artist to Lead Community Healing Mural
Justin Whitaker
10 February 2026
Pasadena Buddhist Temple, a member of the Buddhist Churches of America, has launched a participatory mural for those affected by last year’s massive Eaton Fire in southern California
UNESCO Adds Odisha’s “Diamond Triangle” of Buddhist Sites to India’s Tentative World Heritage List
Justin Whitaker
29 January 2026
UNESCO has formally added India’s Diamond Triangle of Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, and Lalitgiri in Odisha to the tentative list for World Heritage consideration
Buddhist Art Exhibit Coming to New York City’s High Line Park
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
27 January 2026
Vietnamese-American artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen will bring a depiction of the historic Bamiyan Buddhas to New York City this year
Famed Piprahwa Gems On Display in India After More Than 120 Years Abroad
Justin Whitaker
8 January 2026
Ancient Piprahwa gems linked to the Buddha’s relics are exhibited in New Delhi for the first time in over a century
Ancient Buddhist Site Unearthed in Kashmir’s Baramulla District Highlights Region’s Kushan-Era Past
Justin Whitaker
30 December 2025
The findings link Kashmir more clearly to the ancient Gandhara Buddhist network
Buddhist Heritage: Khyentse Foundation to Extend Support for Conservation of Gandhari Scrolls at Islamabad Museum
Craig Lewis
29 December 2025
Khyentse Foundation shared in a statement that it will continue its support for the Gandhari Manuscript Project for the collection at the Islamabad Museum in Pakistan.
Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia Joins National Dialogue on Borobudur Chattra Restoration
Craig Lewis
5 December 2025
The Young Buddhist Association (YBA) of Indonesia was invited to participate in a national focus group discussion—“A Young Buddhist Voice for Scientific & Moderate Dialogue”—on
Tibetan Monks of Gaden Shartse Conclude Colorado Visit with Sand Mandala Dissolution
Justin Whitaker
27 November 2025
The Tibetan monastics shared culture, raised funds for their monastery’s new school, and completed a traditional mandala dissolution at the Animas River
Buddhist Heritage: New York’s Met Museum Repatriates 18th-Century Painting to Korea after 71-Year Absence
Craig Lewis
19 November 2025
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced on 14 November that a 227-year-old Buddhist painting is being repatriated to South Korea after a 71-year absence.