Buddhist Transgender Monastic Works for Awareness and Inclusivity in India
Justin Whitaker
23 June 2022
Tashi Choedup is one of many activists in India bringing awareness and compassion to the LGBTIQ community
142 Buddhist Nuns Receive Full Ordination at Landmark Ceremony in Bhutan
Craig Lewis
22 June 2022
In a historic step toward realizing greater equality within the monastic institutions of Buddhism, His Holiness the Je Khenpo of Bhutan on Tuesday presided over
Disagreement Over Swastika Placement Leads to Closure of California Summer Camp
Justin Whitaker
21 June 2022
A symbol of peace, installed by a campaigner for social justice nearly 100 years ago, has ignited uproar over racial equity in California
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena Distributes Mobility Aids for 1,000 People in Ladakh
Craig Lewis
20 June 2022
The renowned spiritual leader and socially engaged Buddhist monk Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena distributed prostheses and mobility aids for 1,000 people with disabilities as part of
Hong Kong Buddhists Donate Essential Items to Sri Lanka Amid Economic Crisis
Dipen Barua
17 June 2022
Buddhists in Hong Kong have donated essential items to vulnerable families in Sri Lanka, which is experiencing its worst economic crisis since its independence in
Thai Lawmakers Move Forward on Marriage Equality as Bangkok Celebrates Pride Parade
Justin Whitaker
16 June 2022
The Buddhist-majority country could become the first in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriages
Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Distributes 45,000 Aid Vouchers to Ukrainian Refugees
Craig Lewis
15 June 2022
In response to the refugee crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Taiwan-headquartered charity and humanitarian organization Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has distributed 45,000
Indian Delegation Brings Buddha Relics to Mongolia for Buddh Purnima Celebrations
Justin Whitaker
14 June 2022
Indian government hopes the gesture will give a message of peace to the world
84000 Announces that 25 Per Cent of the Tibetan Kangyur Is Now Freely Available in English
Craig Lewis
13 June 2022
84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha, a global nonprofit initiative founded by the renowned Bhutanese lama, author, and filmmaker Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche to
Cambodian Sci-Fi Movie Karmalink Explores Enlightenment, Reincarnation, and Nanotechnology
Craig Lewis
10 June 2022
The Cambodian science fiction move Karmalink, which won awards on its film festival debut last year for its intriguing mix of high-tech mystery and Buddhist
Buddhist Scholars Named in Latest Round of Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Grants
Justin Whitaker
9 June 2022
More than 20 scholars around the world have been granted generous support for their work and a new program will fund four public scholars working at museums and publications
Buddha Dharma: An Indian Heritage – Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche to Give Public Teaching
Craig Lewis
8 June 2022
To celebrate the occasion of Saga Dawa—the “month of merits” for Tibetan Buddhists—the renowned Bhutanese lama, filmmaker, and author Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche will give