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
Vesak: Curfew Eased in Sri Lanka for Buddhist Festival
Craig C 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
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 C 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.
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
Hope and Sacrifice on Earth Day
Craig C Lewis
25 April 2022
The world marked Earth Day on 22 April. The day was observed around the planet with expressions of hope and determination, voices of courage and
Conservation and Creation: “I am here Mukpo” Calligraphy – A Presentation by Art Conservator Ann Shaftel
Buddhistdoor Global
21 April 2022
In this presentation art conservator Ann Shaftel will share stories about working with Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche on the conservation of his own creations, and how her
Ani Chöying Drolma to Give Benefit Concert in Madrid
Craig C Lewis
19 April 2022
Ani Chöying Drolma—sometimes dubbed Nepal’s “rock star nun” in the media as a result of her successful career singing Buddhist chants, sutras, and songs—will offer
Dalai Lama Emphasizes Need to Care for All of Humanity in Advice to Young People
Justin Whitaker
12 April 2022
His Holiness urged the audience to work on overcoming differences to unite in an effort to save all of humanity from the effects of climate change
Ven. Bhante Sujatha to Visit Penn State Mont Alto
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
29 March 2022
The Sri Lankan monk has traveled all over the world and earned the title of Chief Sangha Nayaka of North America—the highest honor in his Buddhist lineage.
Hebrew University of Jerusalem to Host Lecture on the Diamond Sutra by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
Craig C Lewis
23 March 2022
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem will host a talk on the Diamond Sutra by the renowned Bhutanese lama, filmmaker, and author Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche