Vietnam inaugurates world's largest prayer wheel
At vnexpress.net Vietnam has added a new attraction for tourists and Buddhist pilgrims, with the recent inauguration of the grand prayer wheel Drigung … Read more >
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Construction of a Buddhist temple sparks controversy in San Jose, California
At mercurynews.com The Khmer community in the Evergreen neighborhood of San Jose, California is trying to build a Buddhist temple. However, the proposed plans have attracted... Read more >
Taiwan Buddhist delegation visits Pope Francis for interfaith exchange
At vaticannews.va A delegation of more than 100 monks from the United Association of Humanist Buddhism in Taiwan recently met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. … Read more >
Attendees praise India's role in Buddhist history at 'Shared Buddhist Heritage' conference
At thehindu.com India has hosted scholars and experts from several countries under the banner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The conference, … Read more >
Belgium set to become third EU country to officially recognize Buddhism
At brusselstimes.com In a move that will pave the way for federal funding and dedicated school classes, Belgium is set to... Read more >
Engaged Buddhism: The Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation brings compassion and relief to 36 families in Turkey
Tzu Chi volunteers collect donations and love for earthquake survivors. Image courtesy of … Read more >
Ancient Buddhist stupa visible as Mekong levels drop in Thailand
At thethaiger.com A Buddhist stupa has emerged in the middle of the Mekong River, which marks the border between Thailand and Laos, in the province... Read more >
Khyentse Foundation Supports Donation of Ancient Gandhari Buddhist Manuscripts to Pakistan
Exchange of agreements between Dr. Abdul Azeem, Director General of the Department of Archeology and Museums of Pakistan, and Dr. Mark Allon of the University of … Read more >
India to host 'Shared Buddhist Heritage' international conference this week
At wionnews.com India will host Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries on March 14-15 for the international conference “Shared … Read more >
Report: Over 20 Killed in Burmese Army Attack on Buddhist Monastery
At least 21 people were killed by government forces on Saturday in an attack on a Buddhist monastery in southern Shan State. Read more >
Japanese Americans commemorate Memorial Day
People leave a Buddhist church at Manzanar Relocation Center, California, in 1943. From msn.com Japanese Americans commemorated Memorial Day... Read more >
84000 Announces Another Important Milestone in Translation, Publishing Its First Tibetan Tengyur Text
Storage room for canonical text printing blocks. Image courtesy of 84000 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha, an initiative … Read more >
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