Cambodian Buddhist Institute Announces Winners of the 5th Buddhist Literature Competition
Justin Whitaker
13 September 2022
The Buddhist Institute organizes the annual competition in order to promote Khmer literature
ACLS Awards 2022 Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation New Professorship in Buddhist Studies to Thai University
Craig Lewis
9 September 2022
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has announced that the 2022 Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation New Professorship in Buddhist Studies has been
Dalai Lama Shares a Message of Condolence on the Death of Queen Elizabeth II
Craig Lewis
9 September 2022
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has shared his condolences on the death on Thursday of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in a letter to her eldest
Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temple in Hawaiʻi Confronts Declining Attendance
Justin Whitaker
8 September 2022
Leaders hope that a move away from traditional religious ideas and toward contemporary paths to happiness will ensure the survival of the Lanai Hongwanji Mission
Prof. Luis Gómez, Prof. Paul Harrison Win Khyentse Foundation 2022 Prize for Outstanding Translation
Craig Lewis
7 September 2022
Khyentse Foundation, a nonprofit founded by the renowned Bhutanese lama, filmmaker, and author Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, announced that it has awarded this year’s Khyentse
Japanese-Business-Leader-Turned-Buddhist-Priest Kazuo Inamori Dies Aged 90
Justin Whitaker
6 September 2022
The businessman turned Buddhist priest led a life based on a philosophy of humanism and generous leadership
Lighting the Mahabodhi: Siddhartha’s Intent India Announces International Light Sculpture Design Contest
Craig Lewis
5 September 2022
Siddartha’s Intent India, founded by the renowned Bhutanese lama, filmmaker, and author Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, has announced a new update to the ambitious initiative
Tibetan Nuns Project Announces Success of Water Fundraiser for Dolma Ling Nunnery
Craig Lewis
2 September 2022
The Tibetan Nuns Project (TNP), a US-registered charity based in Seattle and in the Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh, India, has announced that its fundraising
Thai Temple in Edinburgh Welcomes Public After Renovations
Justin Whitaker
1 September 2022
The Thai temple will offer celebrations, events, meditation classes, yoga and more to both the local Thai community and to others interested in Buddhism
Two Pavilions at UNESCO-listed Buddhist Mountain Monastery in Korea to be Designated National Treasures
Craig Lewis
31 August 2022
Two ancient pavilions at the seventh century Korean Buddhist mountain temple Buseok-sa (부석사) will be officially designated as National Treasures, South Korea’s Cultural Heritage Administration
Buddhist Global Relief Announces Upcoming “Walk to Feed the Hungry”
Justin Whitaker
30 August 2022
The socially engaged Buddhist organization was founded by American monk Bhikkhu Bodhi with the goals of fighting poverty and hunger around the world
Report: Nearly 60 Buddhist Monks Detained in Myanmar Since Military Seized Power
Craig Lewis
29 August 2022
The junta that overthrew Myanmar’s elected government in 2021 has detained at least 56 Buddhist monks for speaking out against the coup in the last