Sri Lanka Arrests 22 Alleged Buddhist Monks in Record Airport Cannabis Seizure
Justin Whitaker
28 April 2026
Officials said the alleged monks were returning from Thailand with cannabis hidden in luggage compartments
Twin Moons and Common Threads: A Bangladeshi Family’s Celebration of a Chinese Festival
Dipen Barua
27 February 2026
The Buddha-Dharma Centre of Hong Kong brings Chinese New Year Festivities to a Bangladeshi family and other South Asian communities
Buddhistdoor View: Buddhist Diplomacy in an Era of Rupture
Buddhistdoor Global
7 February 2026
Contemporary Indian Buddhist diplomacy reflects a radically changed world with rapidly shifting geopolitical priorities and strategy
The Journey of Buddhism from Ancient to Modern India: Forces Shaping the Spread of the Dharma
Dipen Barua
31 December 2025
How Buddhism spread from ancient Magadha and became Asia’s most widespread religious tradition, before going global and reviving in India
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Offers Prayers and Condolences for Victims of Deadly Storms Across Asia
Craig Lewis
3 December 2025
The Dalai Lama issued a public statement in which he expressed profound sadness for the suffering of millions in Asia affected by recent storms and floods.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Announce Joint Links for Buddhist Pilgrimage and Green Tourism
Justin Whitaker
11 November 2025
The initiative underscores a wider South Asian effort to integrate sustainable tourism and Buddhist heritage into economic growth strategies
The Progression of Women’s Education in Buddhism: From Historical Texts to Modern Revival
Dipen Barua
27 June 2025
How the ancient Buddhist sources depicted educated women has ramifications for how we should envision the reborn women’s sangha today
The Legacy of Chandrajyoti Mahasthabir: Preserving Bengali Buddhism from the 1400s to the 1700s
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
14 May 2025
Despite a long period of difficulty for Buddhism in Bangladesh, historical figures like Chandrajyoti Mahasthabir helped keep the flame alive
Buddhism in Modern Bangladesh: A Brief History of Lineages and Cultural Practices
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
7 January 2025
Despite challenges, Bangladesh’s Buddhist lineages continue to thrive through their devotional offerings, festivals, and community support
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
Śrīmat Jagat Chandra Mahāsthabir: A Monastic Archeologist of Bangladesh
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
11 September 2024
Śrīmat Jagat Chandra Mahāsthabir was a unique monastic who discovered the fabled Rangkut Banasram Bihar, a vihara built by Ashoka the Great in 268 BCE
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena Organizes Free Medical Camp in Ladakh
Craig Lewis
9 August 2024
The renowned Buddhist leader and socially engaged monk Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena recently organized a free medical camp in Ladakh.