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Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury 15 June 2026

Born at the dawn of the 20th century and dying at the start of the 21st, this master was devoted to major reforms in Bangladesh

Buddhistdoor Global 8 July 2025

A proposed “Buddhist Bank” aims to separate personal and temple funds, ensuring transparent oversight of Thailand’s 40,000+ temples.

Justin Whitaker 6 August 2024

Several hundred people had gathered for an 11-day retreat when severe winds hit the area

Justin Whitaker 13 June 2024

The traveling ascetic is not an ordained monk, but has nonetheless lived an austere life, garnering widespread respect from laypeople across Vietnam

Raymond Lam 20 March 2018

Reflections on the critical role of lay practitioners in Buddhism

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