New Paradigms in the Ancient Wisdom of Thangka Art: The World of Dr. Sarika Singh
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
2 May 2025
The evolution of a trailblazing Buddhist scholar and artist
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.
Buddhist Heritage: Art Institute of Chicago Returns Stolen 12th-century Buddha Sculpture to Nepal
Craig 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.
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.
Buddhist Monks Continue Hunger Strike, Seeking Full Control Over Mahabodhi Temple
Justin Whitaker
27 February 2025
The protest seeks to end a 75-year-old rule that grants majority rule of the temple complex to Hindus
Pure Land-Zen Dual Cultivation in 13th Century Vietnam and Today
An Tran
23 January 2025
An Tran explores the history and practice of Buddhist syncretism in Vietnam
Book Review: Storehouse of Treasures: Recovering the Riches of Chan and Zen
Raymond Lam
17 January 2025
Nelson Foster’s ambitious collection of essays masterfully examines a multitude of vast subjects with insight and depth
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
Buddhism’s Retreat from India: A History Lesson in the Survival and Decline of the Dharma
Dipen Barua
27 December 2024
Dr. Dipen Barua gives an overview of the diverse factors behind the decline of Buddhism in India, with a prescient warning for the present
The Spirit of Buddhist Truth: Conversations Beyond Sectarianism with Ven. Bhikkhuni Dhammadinna
Raymond Lam
21 November 2024
Theravada bhikkhuni and scholar Ven. Dhammadinna presents a historical case for moving beyond sectarian boundaries
India to Host Asian Buddhist Summit to Address Contemporary Buddhist Issues
Justin Whitaker
5 November 2024
The summit will highlight Indian Buddhist history and deepen bonds with nearby countries in Southeast Asia
IBC Celebrates International Abhidhamma Day in New Delhi
Justin Whitaker
22 October 2024
Narendra Modi addressed the celebration in person as he and others praised the recent Indian moves to promote the Pali language