London’s Growing Bangladeshi Buddhist Community Celebrates Vesak
Dipen Barua
1 June 2026
Members of London’s flourishing Bangladeshi Buddhist community gathered in Jetaban Bihar London on Sunday to celebrate Vesak.
Sacred “Eternal Flame” Preserved After Fire Destroys Historic Buddhist Hall in Japan
Justin Whitaker
26 May 2026
Buddhist Temple hosting “eternal flame” in Japan burns down for second time since 2000
Beyond van Erp: Why Borobudur’s Authentic Form Has Already Been Affirmed
Young Buddhist Association Indonesia
15 May 2026
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
Buddhist Temple in Florida Targeted for Arson and Burglary
Justin Whitaker
7 May 2026
Local and international supporters have offered assistance as the Wat Navaram Buddhist community begins repairs
AI: South Korea Debuts Robot Monk to Explore Role of Technology in Buddhism
Craig Lewis
13 March 2026
South Korea’s Dongguk University has unveiled the country’s first AI robot monk, marking a new step in the intersection of AI and spiritual practice.
Pasadena Buddhist Temple Commissions Fire-Displaced Artist to Lead Community Healing Mural
Justin Whitaker
10 February 2026
Pasadena Buddhist Temple, a member of the Buddhist Churches of America, has launched a participatory mural for those affected by last year’s massive Eaton Fire in southern California
Vietnamese Buddhist Temple in California Consumed in Fire
Justin Whitaker
6 January 2026
The cause of the fire is currently unknown and officials note that rebuilding work will be extensive if the Buddhist community wishes to use the temple again
Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia Joins National Dialogue on Borobudur Chattra Restoration
Craig Lewis
5 December 2025
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
Buddhist Heritage: South Korea to Designate Two Goryeo-Era Pagodas as National Treasures
Craig Lewis
31 October 2025
The Korea Heritage Service said on Thursday that two Buddhist stone pagodas dated to the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) are to be designated National Treasures.
Obon Festival Returns to Lahaina Jodo Mission After Wildfire
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
12 August 2025
Two years after a devastating fire in Lahaina, Maui, Buddhists return to the Jodo Mission temple there for Obon Festival to remember ancestors, joyful practice, and community
Dalai Lama Lays Foundation Stone for New Jokhang Temple in Ladakh
Craig Lewis
4 August 2025
The Dalai Lama on Sunday laid the ceremonial foundation stone for the construction of a new Jokhang Temple in Leh, the joint capital of Ladakh.
Buddhist Communities Across Hawaiʻi Gather for Obon Celebrations
Buddhistdoor Global
24 June 2025
Rooted in Japanese Buddhist tradition, Obon in Hawaiʻi features weekly bon dances, lanterns, and community gatherings to honor deceased loved ones.