Buddhist Monks Undertake Week-long Walk for Peace Across Sri Lanka
Craig Lewis
22 April 2026
A delegation of 12 Buddhist monks from the Walk for Peace across the US have commenced a week-long walk across Sri Lanka.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Equality Day Celebrated in Massachusetts
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
14 April 2026
Massachusetts has declared 14 April “Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Equality Day,” honoring the Indian jurist, reformer, and Buddhist revivalist.
Engaged Buddhism: Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre to Manage Home for the Elderly in Ladakh
Craig Lewis
14 April 2026
The Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, under the guidance of Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena, will manage a new home for the elderly in Ladakh.
Mental Health: Interfaith Youth Event in Indonesia Explores Buddhist Mindfulness Through Vocal Practice
Craig Lewis
10 April 2026
More than 50 young people gathered in Surabaya for a Buddhist-led workshop that used vocal training and breath-awareness for mindfulness practice.
Cambodia Celebrates International Buddhist Day with Royal Message
Raymond Lam
9 April 2026
The King of Cambodia issued a Royal Message urging the nation to adhere to the Buddha’s teachings and apply them to national development
Dalai Lama Warns Against Spiraling Violence, Urges Peace in the Middle East and Ukraine
Craig Lewis
1 April 2026
His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Tuesday issued a statement underscoring the necessity for dialogue and respect as a sustainable path to conflict resolution.
Engaged Buddhism: FPMT Marks Compassionate Milestones in Educating Vulnerable Children in Bodh Gaya
Craig Lewis
25 March 2026
A year after receiving funding from the FPMT, Maitreya Universal Education School in Bodh Gaya, is reporting improvements across the board.
Korean-American Bhikshuni Establishes Weiyang Seon Centers in Seoul Following US Training
Justin Whitaker
19 March 2026
Venerable Hyeon-an reflects a growing transnational exchange in Buddhism as traditions shaped abroad return to Asia in new forms
Interfaith Compassion: Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia Distributes Meal Packages During Ramadan
Craig Lewis
11 March 2026
The Young Buddhist Association Indonesia held a takjil distribution event on 7 March, providing 1,000 food packages to Muslim commuters.
Buddhist Church of Sacramento Vandalized with Racist Graffiti
Buddhistdoor Global
10 March 2026
US Representative Doris Matsui and local organizations condemned the act as a racist attack on a historic Japanese American community institution
Engaged Buddhism: Tzu Chi Expands Outreach in Nepal with Great Love Village and Lumbini Campus Expansion
Craig Lewis
6 March 2026
The Buddhist humanitarian organization Tzu Chi Foundation has deepened its humanitarian commitment in Nepal, the Buddha’s homeland.
Buddhist Scholars Urge Non-violence and Compassion to Resolve Thai-Cambodian Border Conflict
Dipen Barua
27 February 2026
Buddhist scholars called for Cambodia and Thailand to adopt principles of non-violence and compassion to establish sustainable peace.