US Congresswoman Introduces Legislation to Make Diwali a National Holiday
Justin Whitaker
30 May 2023
The bill would establish the first national holiday originating in Asia
Dalai Lama Holds a Special Audience with Geshemas in Dharamsala
Craig Lewis
29 May 2023
The Dalai Lama granted an audience at his residence in Dharamsala on 17 May for a group of Tibetan Buddhist nuns—all geshemas from three nunneries in India.
Tina Turner, American Musical Icon and Nichiren Buddhist, Has Died Aged 83
Justin Whitaker
25 May 2023
While Turner lived an extraordinary life by many measures, her later years, imbued with spiritual pursuits, were her happiest
Online Dharma: Jamyang Buddhist Centre London Announces Seminar on Neuroscience in Buddhism
Craig Lewis
24 May 2023
Jamyang Buddhist Centre London has announced the launch of a new e-learning seminar titled “How Meditation Changes the Brain: Neuroscience in Buddhism.”
Dodampahala Chandrasiri Thera, Leading Figure in Sri Lankan Buddhism, Has Died
Justin Whitaker
23 May 2023
The revered monk was considered to be a father figure for many monastics in Sri Lanka
Seoul’s Festival of Light Marks the Birth of the Buddha in a Blaze of Color
Craig Lewis
22 May 2023
Korea’s annual Yeondeunghoe lantern festival, marking the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, lights up the streets of Seoul
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Manuscripts Translated into Hindi Poised for Publication
Dipen Barua
19 May 2023
Hindi translations of five ancient Tibetan texts on Buddhism that the Indian writer Rahul Sankrityayan brought to India are ready for publication.
Jules Shuzen Harris Roshi, Soji Zen Center Founder, Has Died
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
18 May 2023
Jules Shuzen Harris Roshi was a beloved American Zen teacher in the White Plum lineage which combined the Soto and Rinzai traditions of Buddhism
Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre in Ladakh Announces International Festival of Yoga and Meditation
Craig Lewis
17 May 2023
The Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre in Ladakh has announced that it will host the International Festival of Yoga and Meditation from 20–27 June.
Buddhist Monks in Thailand Accused of Embezzling Temple Funds
Justin Whitaker
16 May 2023
According to reports, the monks had begun to attract wealthy donors who may have donated great sums thinking it would go to the temple
Online Dharma: Tergar Meditation Community to Host “Leading with Compassion and Wisdom” Workshop with Mingyur Rinpoche
Craig Lewis
15 May 2023
Tergar International has announced an online Dharma workshop “Leading with Compassion and Wisdom,” with Mingyur Rinpoche; Bill George, and Ya Ping Chang.
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Joins JTS Korea Volunteers for Humanitarian Relief Work in Türkiye
Craig Lewis
12 May 2023
The Korean Buddhist monk Ven. Pomnyun Sunim joined volunteers from JTS Korea in providing humanitarian aid to survivors of the disaster in Türkiye.