Ten Buddhist Monks Killed in Thailand After Child Crashes Pickup Truck into Pilgrimage Group
Justin Whitaker
7 July 2026
The monks had begun a 260-kilometer walk to Ubon Ratchathani shortly before the crash
United Nations Highlights Meditation’s Role in Global Health, Peace, and Well-Being Ahead of World Meditation Day
Justin Whitaker
18 December 2025
The UN is preparing to observe the second World Meditation Day on 21 December as people around the world prepare to take part
Buddhist Non-profit FHSM Launches Humanitarian Appeal for India’s COVID-19 Crisis
Craig Lewis
17 May 2021
Deaths and infections continue to mount amid a shortage of..
Buddhist Bhutan Orders First National Lockdown as COVID-19 Cases Reach 113
Craig Lewis
12 August 2020
Recent returnee tests positive after being discharged from…
Buddhist Temple in Hong Kong Apologizes for Coronavirus Infection Cluster
Craig Lewis
12 March 2020
Nineteen infections in Hong Kong traced to the temple
First Sri Lankan National Tests Positive for Coronavirus as the Country Suspends Buddhist Pilgrimages to India
Justin Whitaker
11 March 2020
Buddhist island nation taking strict measures to limit the…
17th United Nations Day of Vesak Event Canceled over Coronavirus Risk
Craig Lewis
10 March 2020
Thailand was due to host the event for a 12th time in May
Buddhists in Sri Lanka Lead Multi-faith Show of Support for China’s Coronavirus Battle
Craig Lewis
17 February 2020
Buddhists, Muslims, and Catholics pray for victims of…