A look at the themes and teachings that inform the celebrations of Vesak, including the life of the Buddha and the Buddha-era
The Pope urged those in attendance to continue the work of promoting unity, peace, and hope in a world in crisis
Karen Greenspan visits Karma Drubdey Nunnery in central Bhutan, where female monastics are manifesting the rich heritage of cham ritual Buddhist dance
Walking across Vietnam since 2017, Thich Minh Tue has been practicing asceticism and engaging with supporters, despite not being affiliated with any Buddhist institution.
The Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia celebrated Vesak with a record-breaking three-dimensional “Moving Buddha Rupang Diorama.”
Alan Kwan examines why Shakyamuni Buddha advised beings to be reborn in Amitabha’s paradise a full three times
Buddha Purnima is the biggest religious festival for Buddhists and was celebrated across Bangladesh, where it is observed as a public holiday, on 22 May.
The revered Korean Dharma master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim and JTS Korea have been running a collaborative project to support female monastics in Bhutan.
The revered senior lama Ato Rinpoche, the nephew of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, died in Cambridge, England, at 7:45 a.m. on 18 May.
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim discusses the growing threat of war in East Asia and how to adopt a healthier perspective on work and play
Celebrations of the Buddha’s birthday were held at the Buddhist Association of China’s headquarters of Guangji Temple
The popular DJ, who is not an ordained monastic, has seen widespread praise in many Asian Buddhist communities while drawing censure in others.
