Dipa Ma: The Daughters of the Buddha Are Fearless
Victor M. Parachin
4 May 2023
The life of celebrated lay teacher Dipa Ma, whose work and example became a new model for laywomen teaching meditation
Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Buddha Statue in Egypt
Justin Whitaker
2 May 2023
Buddha statue further illustrates ancient ties across the pre-modern world
Buddhistdoor View: Unraveling the Global Spectacle of the Dalai Lama Controversy
Buddhistdoor Global
22 April 2023
As the dust seemingly settles on the recent uproar, we look at how some media and individuals and groups involved helped create clarity or confusion
Thousands of Dalits Embrace Buddhism in Gujarat on Birth Anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Dipen Barua
21 April 2023
On the occasion of the 132nd birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, thousands of people from Dalit communities in Gujarat converted to Buddhism.
Buddhist Conference in India Highlights the Nalanda Tradition
Justin Whitaker
20 April 2023
Buddhist teachers and scholars from across India gathered to retrace the footsteps of the great Nalanda teachers and discuss current challenges
Buddhist Leaders and Communities Around the World Protest Misrepresentations of the Dalai Lama
Craig Lewis
19 April 2023
In the wake of social media outrage over footage showing the Dalai Lama hug and kiss an Indian student, Buddhist leaders have protested against what they describe as a misrepresentation of an innocent interaction.
Indian PM Modi to Inaugurate Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi
Justin Whitaker
18 April 2023
Buddhist delegates from around the world will converge in India this week to discuss key issues facing Buddhism today
UPDATE: FPMT Shares News on Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Craig Lewis
17 April 2023
The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) has shared some updates regarding Lama Zopa Rinpoche, who died in Nepal last week.
Engaged Buddhism: INEB’s SENS Transformative Learning Program Holds Graduation Ceremony for 2023 Cohort
Craig Lewis
14 April 2023
INEB’s annual School of English for Engaged Social Service (SENS) held a graduation ceremony for its 2023 cohort on 8 April just outside of Bangkok.
Pharātarā Caitya in Cakraśālā: Where the Buddha Left His Imprint in Bangladesh
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
12 April 2023
How a site reputed to have been visited by the Buddha has hosted modern day festivals for Bangladeshi communities every New Year
Dalai Lama Apologizes for Inappropriate Conduct with Young Boy
Justin Whitaker
11 April 2023
While some have pointed to the Tibetan tradition of greeting others with one’s tongue outstretched, a Delhi-based child’s rights group said that cultural expressions like this are not acceptable
In the Footsteps of the Buddha: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Leads 1,250 Jungto Practitioners on a Pilgrimage to India
Craig Lewis
6 April 2023
Generosity and compassion on the path: embodying the legacy of an ancient spiritual heritage