The Attan
Joseph Houseal
10 May 2025
Joseph Houseal explores the ancient cultural ties that connect Pashtun attan with Buddhist cham.
Bhutanese and Thai Monks Offer Blessings as Thai King Makes Historic Visit To Bhutan
Craig C Lewis
28 April 2025
The king and queen of Thailand embarked on a historic four-day visit to Bhutan, where they were guests of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
India, Myanmar Strengthen Buddhist Ties with MoUs for Academic and Cultural Collaboration
Dipen Barua
28 March 2025
A delegation from the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) of India visited Myanmar to develop strategies for promoting Buddhist studies.
Wildfires in South Korea Take 26 Lives, Destroy Buddhist Temple and Heritage Sites
Justin Whitaker
27 March 2025
A seventh-century Buddhist temple was among the historic buildings lost in the fires
Buddhist Heritage: Art Institute of Chicago Returns Stolen 12th-century Buddha Sculpture to Nepal
Craig C Lewis
19 March 2025
The Art Institute of Chicago has announced that it is returning a 12th-century sculpture of the Buddha to Nepal after learning that it was stolen.
Buddhistdoor View: Buddhist Art Can Educate the Public about the Dharma
Buddhistdoor Global
8 March 2025
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London’s galleries of Buddhist art provide a powerful example of public education about Buddhism
New Treasures Unearthed at Ongoing Ratnagiri Archaeological Excavation in Odisha, India
Craig C 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.
Cambodian Religious Teacher Apologizes after Slight Against Buddhist Monks
Justin Whitaker
4 February 2025
A religious teacher sparked concern in Cambodia, a country that strongly protects its Buddhist heritage
14th-Century Korean Buddhist Statue Goes On Public Display in Korea Ahead of Handover to Japan
Craig C Lewis
27 January 2025
A 14th-century Korean Buddhist statue has temporarily returned to its original home in South Korea before it is sent back to Japan in May.
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
Buddhism in Modern Bangladesh: A Brief History of Lineages and Cultural Practices
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
7 January 2025
Despite challenges, Bangladesh’s Buddhist lineages continue to thrive through their devotional offerings, festivals, and community support
Archaeologists Unearth Buddhist Artifacts in Ratnagiri, India
Justin Whitaker
2 January 2025
Officials believe that the discovery could spark greater interest in the area from Buddhist scholars as well as pilgrims and tourists