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 >
Indonesia Buddhist Youth Association Celebrates Vesak in the Spirit of Social Harmony
Image courtesy of YBA Image courtesy of YBA On the occasion of the official celebration of Vesak in … Read more >
Sri Lanka issues stamp in honor of Ven. Dr Henepola Gunaratana
At buddhistfellowship.org Sri Lanka has issued a special stamp in honor of Ven. Dr. Henepola Gunaratana, known to his students as … Read more >
Dalai Lama expresses sadness over Indian rail tragedy
The Dalai Lama with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in November 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor. At dalailama.com His Holiness the Dalai Lama… Read more >
Buddhist Practice: Seven-Day Vipassana Course at Mahabodhi Mahavihara in Bodh Gaya
Aiming to promote mindfulness and self-discovery, the Thabarwa Dhamma Gaya Meditation Center, in conjunction with the Department of Buddhist Studies… Read more >
Dharma Online: Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche to offer public teachings on 'Ethics and Values' and 'Human Relations'
Siddartha's Intent, founded by renowned Bhutanese lama, filmmaker and author Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, has announced that Rinpoche will offer two public Dharma teachings... Read more >
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