Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Justin Whitaker
28 July 2026
UNESCO recognizes one of Buddhism’s four principal pilgrimage destinations in northern India
UNESCO Adds Odisha’s “Diamond Triangle” of Buddhist Sites to India’s Tentative World Heritage List
Justin Whitaker
29 January 2026
UNESCO has formally added India’s Diamond Triangle of Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, and Lalitgiri in Odisha to the tentative list for World Heritage consideration
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
Ancient Buddhist Site Unearthed in Kashmir’s Baramulla District Highlights Region’s Kushan-Era Past
Justin Whitaker
30 December 2025
The findings link Kashmir more clearly to the ancient Gandhara Buddhist network
International Conference Adopts Delhi Declaration to Safeguard India’s Rural Buddhist Heritage
Justin Whitaker
4 December 2025
The conference in New Delhi emphasized digital tools, community roles, and sustainable tourism in safeguarding rural Buddhist sites
India Recovers Ancient Buddhist Relics Removed During Colonial Era
Buddhistdoor Global
31 July 2025
Piprahwa gems, linked to the Buddha’s clan, are returned to India after canceled Hong Kong auction
Growing Foreign Tourism Prompts Development Investment at Kapilavastu, the Buddha’s Childhood Home
Dipen Barua
25 July 2025
The state government of Uttar Pradesh in India has approved tourism enhancement projects totaling US$693,000 for the ancient site of Kapilavastu.
Ancient Buddhist Relics Unearthed at Temple Site in Northeastern Thailand Reveal Dvaravati-Era Significance
Justin Whitaker
15 May 2025
New archaeological discoveries at a Thai temple suggest that Nakhon Ratchasima was a key Buddhist site as early as the 6th century
New Treasures Unearthed at Ongoing Ratnagiri Archaeological Excavation in Odisha, India
Craig Lewis
3 March 2025
Archaeological excavations at Ratnagiri have garnered media attention for the wealth of artifacts unearthed—evidence of the region’s rich Buddhist heritage.
Alexander the Great and the Buddha: A Cross-Cultural Evolution
Rebecca Wong
16 January 2025
Rebecca Wong’s interview with Prof. Georgios Halkias reveals striking mutual influences between Buddhism and the Hellenistic legacy
Special Report: INEB’s 21st Biennial Conference Concludes in Chennai with a Commitment to a Shared Heritage of Compassion and Inclusivity
Craig Lewis
4 December 2024
The 21st Conference of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, hosted by Foundation of His Sacred Majesty, concluded on Tuesday in Tamil Nadu.
Engaged Buddhism: INEB to Hold 21st Biennial Conference “Buddhist Heritage: Toward Inclusive Societies” in Chennai
Craig Lewis
18 October 2024
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) has announced that it will hold its 21st biennial conference in Chennai from 22 November–3 December.