Living in a Precarious World: 18th Sakyadhita Conference Opens in Seoul
The 18th International Sakyadhita Conference kicked off Friday in Seoul under the theme "Living in a Precarious World: Impermanence, Resilience,... Read more >
Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council Seeks Greater Representation in Bangladesh
At dhakatribune.com The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has accused Bangladesh's ruling party of neglecting the country's religious minorities. This … Read more >
Engaged Buddhism: Peace Foundation hosts international symposium on “A New Awareness of War, Peace and Life” in Seoul
Image courtesy of Jungto The Peace Foundation, a private research institute founded by revered Korean Dharma master … Read more >
Buddhists from Thailand visit the Vatican for interreligious dialogue
At vaticannews.va More than a dozen Thai monks and many other dignitaries were present for a Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue at the Patristic Institute… Read more >
Weekly Toyo Keizai: Buddhism faces a "life or death struggle" in Japan
A Shingon Buddhist priest. At thejakartapost.com Is organized religion in Japan, including the country's most venerable Buddhist institutions, on a path... Read more >
Religious harmony sought after Sri Lankan comedian arrested for 'libel of Buddhism'
Jayani Natasha Edirisuriya. At wsws.org Sri Lankan officials arrested Jayani Natasha Edirisuriya, a Sri Lankan comedian, late last month after being... Read more >
Last rites for Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche begin at Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery
The senior monastic leaders of the Vajrayana world have begun to pay their last respects to the physical remains (kudung) of Venerable Yongdzin Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. Born … Read more >
2-year-old Buddhist elephant statue found in India
At livescience.com Archaeologists unearthed an elephant statue in India last month believed to date to the 3rd century BCE. A team working... Read more >
Khyentse Foundation Establishes New Chair of Buddhist Studies at Thailand International Buddhist College
International Buddhist College, Sadao Campus, Thailand. Image courtesy of KF The Khyentse Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by … Read more >
Venerable Buddhist scholar and Tulku Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche has passed away
At rinpoche.com The Thrangu Tashi Choling Monastery in Nepal has announced that the revered tulku of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, the … Read more >
HKU's Center for Buddhist Studies presents Buddhist language courses from introductory to advanced level
From the 2023-2024 academic year, the Center for Buddhist Studies (CBS) at the University of Hong Kong will offer introductory level courses … Read more >
Dharma Realm Buddhist University Professor Receives Fulbright Award for Research in India
The Dharma Realm Buddhist University (DRBU) announced this week that Professor Lauren Bausch, a specialist in Vedic thought and language and … Read more >
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