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
Satellite Survey Points to Archaeological Bounty Beneath the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya
Craig Lewis
19 August 2024
Images from a recent satellite survey have indicated the presence of previously undiscovered structures beneath the sacred Mahabodhi Temple complex.
Buddhist Practice: Seven-Day Vipassana Course at Mahabodhi Mahavihara in Bodh Gaya
Buddhistdoor Global
2 June 2023
Thabarwa Dhamma Gaya Meditation Centre will host a seven-day Vipassana course at the sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara.
Devoted to Dunhuang: Speaking with Song Shuxia of the Dunhuang Research Academy
Raymond Lam
8 May 2023
Dunhuang Research Academy senior figure Song Shuxia discusses the Academy’s visitor management of the Mogao Caves and digitization efforts
Buddhist Heritage: Replica of the East Gate from India’s Famed Sanchi Great Stupa Erected in Berlin
Craig Lewis
18 January 2023
A replica of the iconic eastern gateway to the Great Stupa of the ancient Sanchi Buddhist complex in central India was recently unveiled in Berlin.
Kyrgyzstan to Open Ancient Buddhist Temple to the Public
Dipen Barua
16 September 2022
The unearthed ruins of a historic Buddhist temple in Kyrgyzstan, part of the UNESCO-listed Krasnaya Rechka World Heritage Site, are to be opened to the
Lighting the Mahabodhi Project Poised for Completion this Year
Craig Lewis
3 November 2021
Siddartha’s Intent India has announced that the ambitious project will be completed in December
German-born Buddhist Monk Passes 1,000-year-old Monastic Exam in Japan
Craig Lewis
18 November 2019
The first time the exam has been held at historic…
Lessons in Impermanence: Ajanta Caves Under Threat
Craig Lewis
8 November 2019
New study highlights conservation challenges for…
Remains of Ninth Century Buddhist Pagoda and Hall Found at Site of Kyoto Temple
Craig Lewis
28 October 2019
Structures part of the ancient temple Sai-ji, founded in 796…
Renovation of Tibet’s Iconic Potala Palace Completed
Craig Lewis
12 November 2018
Golden roof and other structures restored at a…