State prosecutors in central China’s Henan Province, have indicted Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of the Shaolin Temple for financial misconduct.
The Tibetan Nuns Project recently reported on the success of a project to improve the living conditions for the Buddhist nuns of Sherab Choeling Nunnery.
Venerable Hyeon-an reflects a growing transnational exchange in Buddhism as traditions shaped abroad return to Asia in new forms
The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition recently announced the launch of Buddhist Mind Science, an online course of study.
Thailand’s Death Fest, now in its second year, encouraged open discussion of mortality through Buddhist reflection and practical planning
Jamyang Buddhist Centre in southeast London, has announced the launch of a new online study program, Discovering Buddhism Self Study.
South Korea’s Dongguk University has unveiled the country’s first AI robot monk, marking a new step in the intersection of AI and spiritual practice.
Pew Research Center reports that Buddhism is the only major world religion to decline in adherents between 2010 and 2020, with China, Japan, and South Korea leading the trend
The Young Buddhist Association Indonesia held a takjil distribution event on 7 March, providing 1,000 food packages to Muslim commuters.
US Representative Doris Matsui and local organizations condemned the act as a racist attack on a historic Japanese American community institution
Jungto Society will this year host the 2nd World Meditation Day Forum from its headquarters in Seoul, the Jungto Social and Cultural Center.
The Buddhist humanitarian organization Tzu Chi Foundation has deepened its humanitarian commitment in Nepal, the Buddha’s homeland.
