New Report Details Abuse in Shambhala USA Lawsuit in Vermont
Justin Whitaker
15 January 2026
Investigators argue abuse was facilitated by structural and cultural features of the Buddhist organization
World Court Hears Anti-Rohingya Propaganda from Extremist Buddhist Monk in Landmark Genocide Case Against Myanmar
Craig Lewis
14 January 2026
The Gambia’s legal team highlight anti-Rohingya propaganda from Buddhist monk in World Court hearing on genocide against the Rohingya minority.
Tibetan Nuns Project Seeks to Furnish New Retreat Center for Buddhist Nuns of Shugsep Nunnery in Dharamsala
Craig Lewis
5 January 2026
The Tibetan Nuns Project is seeking to provide proper furnishings for the recently completed retreat center at Shugsep Nunnery and Institute in Dharamsala.
Engaged Buddhism: INEB Launches Emergency Appeal to Assist Female Monastics After Record Floods Inundate Southern Thailand
Craig Lewis
26 November 2025
In response to devastating floods in southern Thailand, INEB has launched an appeal on behalf of female monastics in the region.
Buddhist Women: His Holiness the Je Khenpo Ordains 265 Buddhist Nuns from 14 Countries During Bhutan’s Global Peace Prayer Festival
Craig Lewis
24 November 2025
In one of the crowning moments of the recent Global Peace Prayer Festival in the Kingdom of Bhutan, His Holiness the Je Khenpo presided over
Dalai Lama Congratulates Catherine Connolly on Election as President of Ireland
Justin Whitaker
13 November 2025
The Dalai Lama’s message highlights the intersection of political change, gender representation and compassionate values amid global challenges
Engaged Buddhism Special Report: Jungto Society Hosts INEB’s 2025 Women’s Study Tour in South Korea
Craig Lewis
5 November 2025
Jungto Society, founded by Ven. Pomnyun Sunim, hosted a study program for female monastics and activists affiliated with the International Network of Engaged Buddhists.
Bhutan Plans Historic Bhikshuni Ordination as Global Peace Prayer Festival Begins
Justin Whitaker
4 November 2025
The festival will conclude with the full bhikkhuni ordination of more than 250 nuns, only the second such ceremony in Bhutan’s history
Tibetan Nuns Project Announces Results of the 2025 Geshema Exams for Buddhist Nuns
Craig Lewis
24 October 2025
The Tibetan Nuns Project has announced the results for the record cohort of 161 Buddhist nuns who underwent various levels of the geshema exams in August.
Engaged Buddhism: INEB’s 2025 Young Bodhisattva Program for Youth Leaders Commences in Taiwan
Craig Lewis
22 October 2025
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) commenced its annual International Young Bodhisattva Program for young leaders and social activists.
Thai Monk Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement Linked to AIDS Hospice
Justin Whitaker
28 August 2025
The arrest comes amid broader scandals involving misconduct among Thai monks, prompting calls for stricter oversight
Buddhist Women: Drukpa Nuns Visit Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena at the Mahabodhi Devachan Campus in Ladakh
Craig Lewis
27 August 2025
Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena, founder of the Mahabodhi International Meditation Center in Ladakh, warmly welcomed nuns from Drukpa Odsal Chosling Nunnery.