Indian PM Modi to Inaugurate Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi
Justin Whitaker
18 April 2023
Buddhist delegates from around the world will converge in India this week to discuss key issues facing Buddhism today
UPDATE: FPMT Shares News on Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Craig Lewis
17 April 2023
The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) has shared some updates regarding Lama Zopa Rinpoche, who died in Nepal last week.
Engaged Buddhism: INEB’s SENS Transformative Learning Program Holds Graduation Ceremony for 2023 Cohort
Craig Lewis
14 April 2023
INEB’s annual School of English for Engaged Social Service (SENS) held a graduation ceremony for its 2023 cohort on 8 April just outside of Bangkok.
Revered Buddhist Scholar and FPMT Founder Lama Zopa Rinpoche Has Died
Craig Lewis
13 April 2023
The revered Gelug master, Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche died in Nepal at 9:30 on Thursday morning.
Buddhist Studies Scholar Jiang Wu Wins Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
Justin Whitaker
13 April 2023
The award recognizes Wu’s scholarly contribution in the past as well as his potential to broaden human knowledge in the future.
Parinirvana of the Esteemed Nyingma Lama Dhomang Gyatrul Rinpoche Announced
Craig Lewis
12 April 2023
The Tashi Choling Center for Buddhist Studies in Oregon has announced that Dhomang Gyatrul Rinpoche died on 8 April.
Dalai Lama Apologizes for Inappropriate Conduct with Young Boy
Justin Whitaker
11 April 2023
While some have pointed to the Tibetan tradition of greeting others with one’s tongue outstretched, a Delhi-based child’s rights group said that cultural expressions like this are not acceptable
Tibetan Nuns Project Announces Completion of Courtyard Upgrades at Dolma Ling Nunnery
Craig Lewis
6 April 2023
The Tibetan Nuns Project has announced that a project to expand the debating courtyard for the Buddhist nuns of Dolma Ling Nunnery has been completed.
Update: Planned Buddhist Temple in San Jose, California, Wins Approval
Justin Whitaker
4 April 2023
After a difficult approval process, members of the Cambodian Buddhist community hope to find a welcome home in a San Jose neighborhood
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena Bids Farewell to Graduating Students at the MIMC’s Residential School in Ladakh
Craig Lewis
3 April 2023
Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena presided over a farewell ceremony for outgoing senior students of Mahabodhi Secondary School in Ladakh.
Online Dharma: Tergar Meditation Community to Host an Introduction to the Mahamudra Path
Craig Lewis
31 March 2023
The Tergar Meditation Community, founded by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, will host an online event titled “Introduction to the Mahamudra Path on 15 April.
Engaged Buddhism: Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche Highlights the Value of Small Sacrifices in Breaking the Cycle of Poverty for Women
Craig Lewis
30 March 2023
The renowned Bhutanese lama, filmmaker, and author Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche recently shared a message on the importance of giving in changing lives.