Anti-Myanmar Junta Buddhist Monk Sayadaw Ashin Arriyawuntha Biwunsa Dies in Exile Aged 71
Justin Whitaker
3 November 2022
Sayadaw Ashin Arriyawuntha Biwunsa was one of Myanmar’s most accomplished and respected monks
Healing Our Sanghas: New Website Seeks Discussion of Karmapa Abuse Allegations
Justin Whitaker
2 November 2022
A new website, created by practitioners with support from prominent Buddhist studies scholars, seeks to break the silence around allegations of abuse by the Karmapa
Tibetan Buddhist Monk Finds Home and Success in Arkansas
Justin Whitaker
25 October 2022
From Tibet to rural Arkansas, Khentrul Rinpoche teaches the heart of Tibetan Buddhism through his appearances and his newly released book on mind training (lojong)
Telo Tulku Rinpoche, Supreme Lama in Russian Republic of Kalmykia, Condemns War
Justin Whitaker
5 October 2022
With his condemnation, the Vajrayana Buddhist becomes the first Russian religious leader to openly oppose the war.
New Head of Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Takes Office
Craig Lewis
28 September 2022
Ven. Jinwoo, the new president of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, South Korea’s largest Buddhist order, formally took office today, marking the official start
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition, Has Died Aged 91
Justin Whitaker
22 September 2022
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, a Tibetan monk and founder of the New Kadampa Tradition, passed away on 17 September.
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
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
Dalai Lama Shares a Message of Interfaith Harmony with Ladakh’s Muslim Community
Craig Lewis
17 August 2022
Continuing a series of public and spiritual engagements during his landmark visit to the far northern Indian territory of Ladakh,* His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Korean Seon Teacher and American Buddhism Pioneer Ven. Samu Sunim Dies, Aged 81
Justin Whitaker
16 August 2022
A prolific teacher, organizer, and founder, Samu Sunim started temples in numerous cities in Mexico, the United States, and Canada
President Wickremesinghe Pledges to Continue Buddhism’s Foremost Place in Sri Lankan Politics
Justin Whitaker
11 August 2022
While Buddhism has been singled out among Sri Lanka’s religions, some worry that a more fully secular approach is needed to ensure peace and stability
Pure Land Master Chin Kung Dies in Taipei Aged 95
Craig Lewis
26 July 2022
Venerable Chi Gung, a venerated master of the Pure Land tradition of Mahayana Buddhism died in the early hours of Tuesday in Taipei at the age of 95.