Pakistan Hosts Symposium to Showcase Buddhist Tourism Sites
Justin Whitaker
13 July 2023
The county’s leaders hope to show a welcoming, tourist-friendly side to the Buddhist world
Buddhist Retreat Center Arya Tara Plans Conference Honoring Thich Nhat Hanh in Madrid
Craig Lewis
12 July 2023
The Centro de Retiros budista Arya Tara (Buddhist Retreat Center Arya Tara) in Spain will dedicate this year’s “III Jornadas de Budismo” to Thich Nhat Hanh.
California Woman Could Take Buddhist Temple Dispute to Supreme Court
Justin Whitaker
11 July 2023
MiaoLan Lee is fighting to keep her Buddhist temple, which city officials say violates building codes and must be demolished
Online Dharma: Pema Chödrön to Give Special Public Talk for Mangala Shri Bhuti
Craig Lewis
10 July 2023
The renowned author, monastic, and respected Dharma teacher Ani Pema Chödrön is scheduled to give a special public talk on 12 July.
Tributes from Around the World as the Dalai Lama Turns 88
Craig Lewis
7 July 2023
Amid celebrations to mark his 88th birthday on Thursday, His Holiness the Dalai Lama called for a more peaceful and harmonious global society.
Muthu Raja, a Thai Elephant Gifted to Sri Lanka for Buddhist Ceremonies, Returns Home After Neglect Allegations
Justin Whitaker
6 July 2023
After 20 years at a Buddhist temple, concerns arose that the animal’s health was in decline due to abuse and neglect
Engaged Buddhism: INEB Hosts Landmark Interfaith Gathering in Bangkok for Gender Equality and Social Justice
Craig Lewis
5 July 2023
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists hosted an interfaith gathering where religious leaders expressed support for equality and social inclusivity.
International Buddhist Confederation Leads Ashadha Purnima Celebration in New Delhi
Justin Whitaker
4 July 2023
Traditionally seen as the second holiest day in the Buddhist calendar, this full moon marks the Buddha’s first teaching of the Dharma
Online Dharma: Jungto Society Announces September Intake for Jungto Dharma School with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim
Craig Lewis
3 July 2023
Jungto Society has announced that its popular online study and practice course Jungto Dharma School will return in September, with registration now open.
Indian PM Modi Meets Buddhist Scholar Robert Thurman and Other Thought Leaders during US Visit
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
29 June 2023
Modi’s recent visit to the US included a talk with one of North America’s best-known Buddhist scholars
Online Dharma: Tergar to Premier “Anytime Anywhere Meditation” with Mingyur Rinpoche
Craig Lewis
28 June 2023
The Tergar Meditation Community has announced the premier of a new Dharma program with Mingyur Rinpoche, “Anytime Anywhere Meditation.”
Diwali Becomes a Public School Holiday in New York City
Justin Whitaker
27 June 2023
The move marks a major victory for those seeking to celebrate the city’s diversity and in particular its South Asian heritage