Buddhist Monks Undertake Week-long Walk for Peace Across Sri Lanka
Craig Lewis
22 April 2026
A delegation of 12 Buddhist monks from the Walk for Peace across the US have commenced a week-long walk across Sri Lanka.
Famed Piprahwa Gems On Display in India After More Than 120 Years Abroad
Justin Whitaker
8 January 2026
Ancient Piprahwa gems linked to the Buddha’s relics are exhibited in New Delhi for the first time in over a century
Sacred Relics of the Buddha Travel from India to Bhutan for the Global Peace Prayer Festival
Craig Lewis
10 November 2025
Sacred relics of Shakyamuni Buddha arrived in Bhutan from India on Saturday, where they will be placed on display for the Global Peace Prayer Festival.
Buddha Relics Draw Nearly 18 Million Devotees During Historic Exposition in Vietnam
Justin Whitaker
5 June 2025
A month-long exposition of sacred Buddha relics drew nearly 18 million devotees across Vietnam, marking a historic spiritual event shared by India and Vietnam
Sri Lanka Exhibits the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha to the Public After 16 Years
Dipen Barua
25 April 2025
Sri Lanka is showcasing the sacred tooth relic of the historical Buddha to the public for the first time in 16 years.
India’s Narendra Modi Pledges Loan of Buddha Relics During Visit to Thailand
Justin Whitaker
8 April 2025
Prime Minister Modi announces that ancient Buddhist relics discovered in Gujarat’s Aravalli will travel from India to Thailand where millions of devotees are expected to pay respects.
Visitors Flock to Landmark Exhibition of Buddha Relics in Singapore
Craig Lewis
6 December 2023
The Tibetan Buddhist Centre in Singapore organized a celebration of the historical legacy of the Buddha, with an exhibition of the Kapilavastu Relics.
Ancient Buddhist Stupa Visible as Mekong River Levels Recede in Thailand
Justin Whitaker
16 March 2023
The newly visible stupa has become a pilgrimage site for Buddhists as drought hits the region
