Fire Destroys Historic Meditation Hall at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in California
Justin Whitaker
31 March 2026
Tassajara community begins recovery and fundraising efforts
Hong Kong’s Bangladeshi Buddhist Community Honors Senior Monks and Strengthens Community Bonds
Dipen Barua
30 March 2026
The Bangladeshi Buddhist community in Hong Kong gathered at the Buddha-Dharma Centre of Hong Kong (BDCHK) on 29 March to honor three senior monks.
South Korea’s Jogye Order to Host 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo in April
Craig Lewis
27 March 2026
The 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo and accompanying International Seon Meditation Conference will be held in April.
Thailand’s “Death Fest” Blends Buddhist Reflection with Practical End-of-Life Planning
Justin Whitaker
17 March 2026
Thailand’s Death Fest, now in its second year, encouraged open discussion of mortality through Buddhist reflection and practical planning
The Unified Mind: Jungto Society to Co-Host 2nd World Meditation Day Forum in Seoul
Craig Lewis
9 March 2026
Jungto Society will this year host the 2nd World Meditation Day Forum from its headquarters in Seoul, the Jungto Social and Cultural Center.
Landmark Exhibit of Artifacts from Sakya Monastery Opens at Palace Museum, Beijing
Raymond Lam
5 March 2026
This new exhibit is the result of an unprecedented collaboration between the monks of Sakya Monastery and the Palace Museum
Online Dharma: Tergar Announces Five-Day Summit on Science and Human Potential
Craig Lewis
2 March 2026
Tergar Meditation Community has announced a five-day summit, “Flourish: The Science and Practice of Human Potential,” to be held online from 17–21 March.
Buddhist Scholars Urge Non-violence and Compassion to Resolve Thai-Cambodian Border Conflict
Dipen Barua
27 February 2026
Buddhist scholars called for Cambodia and Thailand to adopt principles of non-violence and compassion to establish sustainable peace.
Buddhism Past, Present, and Future: Khyentse Foundation Marks 25th Anniversary with a Lecture by Prof. Donald S. Lopez
Craig Lewis
25 February 2026
Khyentse Foundation has announced that it will mark its 25th anniversary this year with a lecture by the distinguished scholar Prof. Donald S. Lopez.
Vajrakilaya Dubchen Held at Buddha Dordenma Kuensel Phodrang from 15–21 February
Raymond Lam
16 February 2026
Held to celebrate His Majesty the Fifth King’s forty-sixth birthday, the Vajrakilaya Great Accomplishment Ritual sweeps away all obstacles
Berkeley Zen Center to Install First Female Abbot in Historic Leadership Transition
Craig Lewis
13 February 2026
In a significant milestone for the Berkeley Zen Center, Shinchi Linda Galijan will be installed as its first female abbot on 1 March.
Online Dharma: Tergar Announces Live-Streamed Losar Celebration with Khenpo Pema Woser
Craig Lewis
31 January 2026
The Tergar Meditation Community has announced a special online event to mark Losar, the Tibetan lunar new year, led by Khenpo Pema Woser.