First Vietnamese Buddhist Temple Opens in Ireland
Justin Whitaker
11 May 2023
After more than 40 years in the area, Vietnamese Buddhists will finally have a spiritual home for their community
Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia and Rumi Institute Organize an Interfaith Dialogue on “Religion of Love”
Craig Lewis
10 May 2023
The Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia held an interfaith study event on the theme “Religion of Love” from the perspectives of Buddhism and Islam.
Buddhists Welcomed to White House to Celebrate Vesak
Justin Whitaker
9 May 2023
Buddhists in the US celebrate the Buddha’s birthday in the first large in-person celebration at the White House
Dalai Lama Points to the Heart of the Buddhadharma as Buddhists Around the World Observe Vesak
Craig Lewis
8 May 2023
As Buddhists around the world celebrated the the day of Vesak on 5 May, His Holiness the Dalai Lama shared a message for Buddhists across the globe.
New Buddhist Monastery Consecrated in Tuva
Lyudmila Klasanova
3 May 2023
A ceremony of consecration for the Buddhist monastery Tubten Shedrub Ling was held in Kyzyl, the the capital of the Republic of Tuva, on 28 April. The 12-floor monastery, intended to serve as Tuva’s principal Buddhist temple, stands 56 meters high.
Hawaii Buddhist Council Holds Hanamatsuri Celebration at Honpa Hongwanji
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
25 April 2023
Jodo Shinshu Buddhists in Hawai’i celebrate Buddha Day with a recounting of the Buddha’s previous lives
Online Dharma: Mingyur Rinpoche Presents the Path of Liberation
Craig Lewis
24 April 2023
The Tergar Meditation Community, founded by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, will host an online event titled “Path of Liberation Level 1: Mind Creates Reality.
Thousands of Dalits Embrace Buddhism in Gujarat on Birth Anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Dipen Barua
21 April 2023
On the occasion of the 132nd birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, thousands of people from Dalit communities in Gujarat converted to Buddhism.
Buddhist Conference in India Highlights the Nalanda Tradition
Justin Whitaker
20 April 2023
Buddhist teachers and scholars from across India gathered to retrace the footsteps of the great Nalanda teachers and discuss current challenges
Indian PM Modi to Inaugurate Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi
Justin Whitaker
18 April 2023
Buddhist delegates from around the world will converge in India this week to discuss key issues facing Buddhism today
Online Dharma: Tergar Meditation Community to Host an Introduction to the Mahamudra Path
Craig Lewis
31 March 2023
The Tergar Meditation Community, founded by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, will host an online event titled “Introduction to the Mahamudra Path on 15 April.
Buddhist Delegation from Taiwan Visits Pope Francis for Inter-religious Exchange
Craig Lewis
22 March 2023
A delegation of more than 100 monastics from Taiwan’s United Association of Humanistic Buddhism recently met with Pope Francis at the Vatican.