New Korean Buddhist Temple to Open in Bodh Gaya, India
Justin Whitaker
19 May 2022
New temple will be part of a broad initiative by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism to revive Buddhism in Korea
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Shares the Fruits of Compassion to Mark the Birth of the Buddha
Craig Lewis
18 May 2022
Jungto Society, the international Buddhist community founded by the revered Korean Seon (Zen) master and social activist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (법륜스님),* has continued its practice
Permanent Endowed Chair in Korean Buddhist Studies to Be Established at UCLA—A First Outside of Korea
Justin Whitaker
17 May 2022
A generous gift from the Buswells will establish a chaired position in Korean Buddhism as well as funding for graduate students at UCLA
Vesak: Curfew Eased in Sri Lanka for Buddhist Festival
Craig Lewis
16 May 2022
Sri Lanka’s beleaguered government lifted a nationwide curfew to allow the country’s Buddhist majority to observe the festival of Vesak on Sunday, which commemorates the
Indonesian Buddhists to Celebrate Vesak at Borobudur Temple
Justin Whitaker
13 May 2022
The in-person event follows two years without such events as academics and government officials strive to make Borobudur a more welcoming international destination
Buddhist Education: Middle Way Education Announces New Director
Craig Lewis
12 May 2022
Middle Way Education, a landmark non-profit Buddhist education initiative, has announced the appointment of Brandon Lee to its board of directors.
Indian PM Modi to Visit Lumbini to Discuss Shared Buddhist Heritage and Future Tourism
Justin Whitaker
11 May 2022
Narendra Modi will visit Nepal on Vesakh, the Buddha’s birthday, to strengthen Buddhist bonds between the two countries
Korea Resumes Annual Lantern Festival to Celebrate the Birth of the Buddha
Craig Lewis
10 May 2022
Korea’s annual Yeondeunghoe (연등회), popularly known as the Lotus Lantern Festival, marking the birth of the Buddha, has once again illuminated Seoul.
Buddhist Nun Teaches Sustainability at Stanford with Korean Temple Cuisine
Justin Whitaker
6 May 2022
Through patience and process, the Ven. Jeong Kwan reduces foods to their most basic nature in hope of creating a truly meditative experience for diners
Dalai Lama Library and Learning Center Breaks Ground in New York
Justin Whitaker
4 May 2022
Celebrations kicked off the groundbreaking of the new educational and cultural facility
Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Contributes US$10 million to UNICEF Effort to Aid Children Affected by War in Ukraine
Craig Lewis
3 May 2022
The Taiwan-headquartered Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has offered US$10 million to support UNICEF’s response to the growing refugee crisis in Ukraine
Buddhists Discuss Self-Immolation and Protest after Climate Activist’s Death
Justin Whitaker
28 April 2022
The line between suicide and non-violent sacrifice can be difficult to see when others take their own lives in protest