Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Justin Whitaker
28 July 2026
UNESCO recognizes one of Buddhism’s four principal pilgrimage destinations in northern India
Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Non-profit FHSM Extends Free Eye Clinic program for Underprivileged Communities in India
Craig Lewis
1 September 2025
The Buddhist non-profit Foundation of His Sacred Majesty (FHSM) has extended its latest round of free eye clinics for underprivileged communities in India.
Uttar Pradesh to Highlight Buddhist Heritage at Busan International Buddhism Expo 2025
Justin Whitaker
5 August 2025
Uttar Pradesh will spotlight its Buddhist heritage at the 2025 Busan Expo, strengthening spiritual ties with South Korea and global audiences
Growing Foreign Tourism Prompts Development Investment at Kapilavastu, the Buddha’s Childhood Home
Dipen Barua
25 July 2025
The state government of Uttar Pradesh in India has approved tourism enhancement projects totaling US$693,000 for the ancient site of Kapilavastu.
Sujata Academy: The Power of Hope and Compassion in India
Craig Lewis
8 March 2024
An interview with Jungto Society Dharma Teacher Bogwang on social transformation and engaged Buddhism in India
Visitors Flock to Landmark Exhibition of Buddha Relics in Singapore
Craig Lewis
6 December 2023
The Tibetan Buddhist Centre in Singapore organized a celebration of the historical legacy of the Buddha, with an exhibition of the Kapilavastu Relics.
Art Installation on the Life of the Buddha to Greet Delegates to India’s MotoGP Bharat Grand Prix Race
Dipen Barua
22 September 2023
A group of 12 artists is creating an installation on the life of the Buddha on the occasion of MotoGP Bharat Grand Prix race.
108 Korean Buddhist Monastics Embark on 1,200-km Pilgrimage in India, Nepal
Craig Lewis
13 February 2023
A group of 108 Buddhist monastics from the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism have embarked on a pilgrimage of the Buddhist circuit in India and Nepal.
Sarnath International Nyingma Institute Poised to Complete First-ever Encyclopedic Kangyur Catalogue
Craig Lewis
15 December 2022
Khyentse Foundation has announced that a landmark project to compile a comprehensive “encyclopedia” of the Tibetan Kangyur is almost complete.
Buddhist Monks Stand in Solidarity with Protesting Indian Farmers, Climate Activist Arrested
Craig Lewis
16 February 2021
Monastics call for non-violent dissent against shared injustice
Indian PM Invokes the Buddha in Contentious Elections
Raymond Lam
18 April 2019
Indian election heats up with appeals to diverse bases