Stupa hailed as a symbol of communal unity

Some 500 disciples join retreat; 300 take refuge

People throughout the country engage in merit-making activities

The monks will visit several Russian cities at the invitation of Telo Tulku Rinpoche

His Holiness emphasizes relevance of the Buddhadharma as a salve for materialism

Some 1,000 musicians and singers gather to perform

Going vegetarian and supporting animal shelters promoted as acts of compassion

First time the Karmapa has led a Kagyu Monlam in North America

Theme of this year’s celebration was: “Together, we go as one”

Prayer follows inter-Korean Summit and Panmunjom Declaration on 27 April