Marathon Monks of Nepal Running After the Dream of a Better Future
By Shyamal Sinha
By nature, monastery life is both simple and rewarding. The day starts early, often well before dawn, and much of the morning...
International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Women of Buddhism
By Shyamal Sinha
A female child may prove even to be a better offspring than a male.
Women's position in Buddhism is unique. The Buddha gave...
Taiwanese Buddhist Organization Fo Guang Shan Organizes “2018 New Year Festival of Light and...
By Shyamal Sinha
Also known as Buddha Light Mountain, Fo Guang Shan is one of the oldest Buddhist organizations in Taiwan. It’s also one of...
Khyentse Foundation Announces Two New Buddhist Education Initiatives
By Shyamal Sinha
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche also known as Khyentse Norbu, is a Tibetan lama, filmmaker, and writer..
Khyentse Foundation, founded by the renowned Bhutanese...
CTA President Calls for Independent Investigation into Jokhang Fire Aftermath
By Shyamal Sinha
Jokhang Monastery is a Buddhist temple in Barkhor Square in Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. Tibetans, in general, consider this temple...
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet, UK Hosts Reception to Mark Tibetan New Year
By - Shyamal Sinha
2018 Losar Festival is also Tibetan New Year festival. In ancient times when the peach tree would blossom, it was considered...
China’s ocean observatory in Maldives sparks fresh security concerns
By - Buddhisttimes web team
China's attempt to increase its economic and military might in the Indian Ocean came to light once again with East...
Myanmar Government Urges Buddhist Clergy to Act Against Wayward Monks
By Shyamal Sinha
Buddhism in Myanmar is predominantly of the Theravada tradition, practised by 89% of the country's population It is the most religious Buddhist...
Monks from Drepung Gomang Monastic University Visit Moscow
By Shyamal Sinha
Drepung Monastery was founded in 1416 A.D., as a Buddhist educational institution. Its founder was Jamyang Choje, a close disciple of the...
Fire Breaks Out in Compound of Tibet’s 1,300-year-old Jokhang Temple; Extent of Damage Uncertain
By Shyamal Sinha
The Jokhang is the most celebrated temple in Tibet. Because the temple is not controlled by a particular sect of Tibetan Buddhism...
