Four Buddhist Monks Killed During Military Strike in Myanmar
Craig C Lewis
25 May 2022
Troops supporting the military junta that seized power in Myanmar more than a year ago have reportedly killed four Buddhist monks in a township in
Does Buddhism Hold the Instincts for War?
Brian Daizen Victoria
18 May 2022
War and peace As Buddhists observe the latest manifestations of the pain and suffering of war—in Ukraine, Yemen, and elsewhere—many seek, as an expression of
Buddhist Monk, Civilians Killed as Junta Troops Raze Villages in Northern Myanmar
Craig C Lewis
27 April 2022
Myanmar junta troops are reported to have shot dead a Buddhist monk and three civilians while attacking villages inthe norther region of Sagaing.
Myanmar Junta Has Destroyed Over 100 Buddhist Monasteries, Christian Churches – Report
Craig C Lewis
30 March 2022
The junta that overthrew Myanmar’s elected government more than a year ago has destroyed in excess of 100 Buddhist and Christian buildings in central, northwest,
A Metta Prayer
Hozan Alan Senauke
11 March 2022
Exploring the intersection of peace, justice, and loving-kindness
Hundreds of Buddhist Monks Flee Temples in Eastern Myanmar as Violence Escalates
Craig C Lewis
17 January 2022
Hundreds of Buddhist monks fled two major towns in eastern Myanmar on Sunday military troops clashed with armed rebels who oppose the military coup.
Engaged Buddhism: INEB Launches Sangha for Peace to Tackle Regional Religious and Ethno-Nationalist Tensions
Craig C Lewis
5 January 2022
INEB announces new collaboration to promote interfaith harmony in South and Southeast Asia.
The International Buddhist Film Festival Returns! A Conversation with Gaetano Maida
Buddhistdoor Global
28 December 2021
After a hiatus of two years, the International Buddhist Film Festival (IBFF) returned for three days from 9–12 December. There were nine premieres from seven
Buddhism Sees Growth in Iowa, Heartland of the US
Justin Whitaker
30 November 2021
Growing Buddhist communities in Iowa signal changing demographics and religious interest
Religious Leaders in Myanmar Decry Persecution by Military Junta
Craig C Lewis
22 November 2021
Religious groups in Myanmar say that they are being targeted in government suppression efforts, amid growing public opposition to the military junta.
80-Year-Old Monk Becomes a Symbol of Hope for Myanmar Buddhists
Craig C Lewis
27 October 2021
Buddhist followers believe the monk’s presence has brought peace to the area amid outbreaks of violence
Myanmar Junta Drops Plan to Place Buddhist Monks on Military Roadblocks
Craig C Lewis
25 August 2021
Plan criticized as an attempt to shield military personnel