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.
First Vietnamese Buddhist Temple Opens in Ireland
Justin Whitaker
11 May 2023
After more than 40 years in the area, Vietnamese Buddhists will finally have a spiritual home for their community
Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia and Rumi Institute Organize an Interfaith Dialogue on “Religion of Love”
Craig Lewis
10 May 2023
The Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia held an interfaith study event on the theme “Religion of Love” from the perspectives of Buddhism and Islam.
Buddhists Welcomed to White House to Celebrate Vesak
Justin Whitaker
9 May 2023
Buddhists in the US celebrate the Buddha’s birthday in the first large in-person celebration at the White House
Dalai Lama Points to the Heart of the Buddhadharma as Buddhists Around the World Observe Vesak
Craig Lewis
8 May 2023
As Buddhists around the world celebrated the the day of Vesak on 5 May, His Holiness the Dalai Lama shared a message for Buddhists across the globe.
Tibetan Nuns Project Targets Kora and Retreat Center for Buddhist Nuns of Shugsep Nunnery in Dharamsala
Craig Lewis
5 May 2023
The Tibetan Nuns Project is aiming to complete two major projects for the Buddhist nuns of Shugsep Nunnery near Dharamsala in northern India.