Buddhist Temple in Florida Targeted for Arson and Burglary
Justin Whitaker
7 May 2026
Local and international supporters have offered assistance as the Wat Navaram Buddhist community begins repairs
AI: Humanoid Robot “Gabi” Takes Precept Vows at Buddhist Temple in South Korea
Craig Lewis
6 May 2026
A humanoid robot was the focal point of a special refuge ceremony at Jogyesa, a Buddhist temple in downtown Seoul on Wednesday.
Buddhist Peace March in Sri Lanka Draws Interfaith Support
Justin Whitaker
5 May 2026
In addition to the message of global peace, the walk also highlighted compassion for animals through Aloka, a rescued dog accompanying the monastic delegation
Dalai Lama Urges Buddhists Around the World to Practice for Peace in Vesak Message
Craig Lewis
4 May 2026
As Buddhists around the world celebrated the the day of Vesak on 1 May, His Holiness the Dalai Lama shared a heartfelt message of peace.
Buddhist Leader in Moscow Receives Six-Year Sentence in Retrial over Anti-war Social Media Post
Justin Whitaker
30 April 2026
The Russian Buddhist teacher denied accusations of political hatred, saying his post reflected religious conviction rooted in Buddhism
Renowned Buddhist Scholar Prof. Y. Karunadasa Has Died at 92
Dipen Barua
29 April 2026
The celebrated Buddhist scholar Prof. Yakupitiyage Karunadasa, widely known as Y. Karunadasa, died in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 26 April. He was 92 years old.
Sri Lanka Arrests 22 Alleged Buddhist Monks in Record Airport Cannabis Seizure
Justin Whitaker
28 April 2026
Officials said the alleged monks were returning from Thailand with cannabis hidden in luggage compartments
Buddhist Nuns at Shugsep Nunnery in India Welcome New Research Training Center
Craig Lewis
27 April 2026
Buddhist nuns of Shugsep Nunnery and Institute in Dharamsala,welcomed the launch in March of a new a Research Training Center.
Engaged Buddhism: INEB Invites Applicants for International Young Bodhisattva Program in October 2026
Craig Lewis
24 April 2026
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) is now accepting applications from prospective participants for the November program in Taiwan.
Won Buddhism Links Founding Day Message to Mental Health, AI Ethics, and Suicide Prevention in South Korea
Justin Whitaker
23 April 2026
Won Buddhism used its 2026 Founding Day message to highlight mental health and suicide prevention in South Korea
Buddhist Monks Undertake Week-long Walk for Peace Across Sri Lanka
Craig Lewis
22 April 2026
A delegation of 12 Buddhist monks from the Walk for Peace across the US have commenced a week-long walk across Sri Lanka.
Sravasti Abbey to Host Four-Day Secular Compassion Training Program in Washington State
Justin Whitaker
21 April 2026
The Emory-developed CBCT program to be offered to the public at Sravasti Abbey blends contemplative practice with stress research