IBC Celebrates International Abhidhamma Day in New Delhi
Justin Whitaker
22 October 2024
Narendra Modi addressed the celebration in person as he and others praised the recent Indian moves to promote the Pali language
Dharma Sharing: Ven. Miao Guang of Taiwan’s Fo Guang Shan Gives a Series of Talks in the US
Craig Lewis
21 October 2024
Taiwan-headquartered Fo Guang Shan reported that the Buddhist nun and scholar Ven. Miao Guang, recently gave a series of Dharma talks in the US.
Engaged Buddhism: INEB to Hold 21st Biennial Conference “Buddhist Heritage: Toward Inclusive Societies” in Chennai
Craig Lewis
18 October 2024
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) has announced that it will hold its 21st biennial conference in Chennai from 22 November–3 December.
Minnesota Police Charge Two Men in Connection with US Theft Ring Targeting Buddhist, Hindu Temples
Justin Whitaker
17 October 2024
While many Buddhists doubt that they will be able to retrieve stolen money and items, there is relief in the community that arrests have been made
Engaged Buddhism Update: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Returns to Türkiye to Inaugurate Post-Earthquake School Project
Craig Lewis
16 October 2024
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim returned to southern Türkiye on 9 October to mark the official completion and inauguration of the Khalid bin al-Walid School project.
Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Donates US$1 Million to Yale University for Buddhist Studies
Justin Whitaker
15 October 2024
The donation marks the largest gift that the Jogye Order has ever given to a foreign institution and will support the growth of Buddhist studies at the University
Engaged Buddhism: INEB’s SENS Transformative Learning Program Accepting Applications for 2025 Intake
Craig Lewis
14 October 2024
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists’ School of English for Engaged Social Service (SENS) has announced the launch of it’s 2025 study program.
Buddhist Communities Tackle Relief Efforts After Hurricane Helene
Justin Whitaker
10 October 2024
Several Buddhist communities and teachers are working to restore their own lives as well as those of their neighbors
Indigenous Buddhists in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts Cancel Kathina Robe-Offering Festival in the Wake of Communal Violence
Dipen Barua
9 October 2024
Fifteen Buddhist organizations in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of Bangladesh will not celebrate the Kathina robe-offering ceremony because of security concerns.
India Recognizes Pali as a Classical Language, Highlighting Its Cultural and Religious Significance
Justin Whitaker
8 October 2024
Scholars and Buddhist leaders hope that the move will drive greater study of the language around the world
Engaged Buddhism: Lotus Outreach Announces Fundraiser for International Day of the Girl
Craig Lewis
7 October 2024
Lotus Outreach, founded by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, has announced a fundraiser to coincide with the International Day of the Girl on 11 October.
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena Launches Menstrual Hygiene Program in Ladakh
Craig Lewis
4 October 2024
Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena, founder of the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center, recently launched a menstrual hygiene initiative in Ladakh.