
Buddhist Heritage: Borobudur Chattra Proposal Sparks International Debate on Authenticity and Conservation
World Heritage Watch (WHW) has sounded the alarm over a controversial proposal to add a chattra finial to the main stupa of Borobudur Temple.

World Heritage Watch (WHW) has sounded the alarm over a controversial proposal to add a chattra finial to the main stupa of Borobudur Temple.

The Young Buddhist Association Indonesia unveiled a record-breaking 5.6-meter transparent Buddha statue, launching a high-profile Vesak 2026 celebration.

The following essay was written as a response to “Borobudur’s Lost Crown: Why Theodoor van Erp’s Words Matter Today,” published by BDG on 4 May

Should Indonesia install a new crown atop its greatest Buddhist site? A Dutch engineer from colonial times can inform the debate

More than 50 young people gathered in Surabaya for a Buddhist-led workshop that used vocal training and breath-awareness for mindfulness practice.

Buddhism in Indonesia is a fascinating story of assimilation, cultural unity, and folklore combined with philosophy

The Young Buddhist Association Indonesia held a takjil distribution event on 7 March, providing 1,000 food packages to Muslim commuters.

The Young Buddhist Association (YBA) of Indonesia was invited to participate in a national focus group discussion—“A Young Buddhist Voice for Scientific & Moderate Dialogue”—on

The Korean monk and best-selling author Haemin Sunim, recently on a book tour of Indonesia, met the public in Surabaya, Java, on 16 November.

Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia and Indonesian Buddhist Women on 14 July hosted “Humanitarian Cultural Exchange Tour 2024: The African Kids Show.”

The Indonesian public has been captivated by the presence of 40 monks from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, on a pilgrimage.

The Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia celebrated Vesak with a record-breaking three-dimensional “Moving Buddha Rupang Diorama.”