China Explores Ways to Stem Commercial Exploitation of Buddhism
By Shyamal Sinha
Buddhism first came to China in the Han Dynasty when the Buddhist monks (missionaries) from India made their way across the overland...
China to Open its Own Nalanda University in Hainan Province in September
By Shyamal Sinha
Nālandā (Hindi/Sanskrit/Pali: नालंदा) is the name of an ancient center of higher learning inBihar, India. The site of Nalanda is located in...
Tenzin Tsultrim Palden Teaches Meditation and Emotion Control for Elementary School Students in Oregon
By Shyamal Sinha
The highly venerated 8th Khangser Rinpoche (which means yellow house), Tenzin Tsultrim Palden, was born in Kathmandu, Nepal in May 1975. At...
14th Century Scripture Discovered Inside Korean Buddha Statue
By Shyamal Sinha
A Goryeo Kingdom Buddhist scripture was found inside a Buddha statue at Silsangsa Temple in Namwon, North Jeolla Province.The Research Institute of...
Chinese and Ukrainian Experts hold Roundtable Discussion on Buddhism
By Shyamal Sinha
Buddhism came into China from ancient India. After a long time spread and development, Buddhism gradually became a strongly nationalized religion in...
Researchers from China and Australia Study the Health Benefits of Tai Chi
By Shyamal Sinha
Today, t‘ai-chi ch‘üan has spread worldwide. Most modern styles of t‘ai-chi ch‘üan trace their development to at least one of the five...
His Holiness the Karmapa Begins Landmark UK Visit
By Shyamal Sinha
His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje is the head of the 900 year old Karma Kagyu Lineage and guide...
UC Berkeley Launches First Center for Silk Road Studies in the US
By Shyamal Sinha
The University of California, Berkeley, has launched the first institutionalized center in the United States dedicated to the study of the historical trading networks...
Tibetan Buddhist Monk Offers Drug-free Medical Treatment in Northern India
By Shyamal Sinha
Dr. Yeshi Dhonden was born in Lhoka, Tibet on 15th May 1927 to Mr. Tashi Tsering and Mrs. Metok Dolkar. His family...
New “Ecodharma” Retreat Center to Open in Colorado in June
By Shyamal Sinha
David Robert Loy (born 1947) is an American author and authorized teacher in the Sanbo Zen lineage of Japanese Zen Buddhism..
Loy's main...