High Court Orders Bodh Gaya a Plastic-free Zone, Demands Government Action against Plastic Pollution
BD Dipananda
27 July 2018
Court order follows local news warnings of plastic…
International Network of Engaged Buddhists Announces SENS 2019 Transformative Learning Program
Craig Lewis
26 July 2018
Program theme: “Interfaith Understanding towards…
Ripples of Shambhala Sexual Abuse Scandal Continue to Spread amid New Allegations
Justin Whitaker
25 July 2018
New reports of abuse emerge after senior…
Buddhist Murals from Kizil Grottoes Go on Display in Beijing
Anne Wisman
24 July 2018
Exhibition showcases three rare original mural…
Rock Star Buddhist Nun Ani Choying Drolma Donates US$90,000 to Fund Bridge Construction in Nepal
Craig Lewis
23 July 2018
Ani Choying seeks to strengthen transport links…
Canada’s Prince Edward Island Approves 120-hectare Monastery for Buddhist Nuns
BD Dipananda
20 July 2018
Monastery of the Great Wisdom Buddhist…
Dalai Lama Extends Condolences to Japan for Loss of Life in Catastrophic Floods
Craig Lewis
19 July 2018
At least 222 dead and 30 missing with recovery…
Thai Cave Boys and Coach to Enter Monkhood in Honor of Fallen Diver
Anne Wisman
18 July 2018
Temporary ordination is a traditional way of making…
1,500-year-old Head Looted from Buddhist Grottoes in China Returns After 90 Years
Craig Lewis
17 July 2018
Sculpture believed to have been taken from the…
North America Buddhist Alliance Announces “On Inclusion!” Event in Toronto
Justin Whitaker
16 July 2018
Gathering to take place before Parliament of the…
Buddhist Temples in Japan Join the Instagram Craze
Anne Wisman
12 July 2018
Accounts aimed at attracting visitors and…
Amid Relief Over Thai Cave Rescue, Reports Suggest Buddhist Meditation Helped Trapped Boys Survive their Ordeal
Craig Lewis
11 July 2018
The dramatic rescue bid that captivated the world