15th Sakyadhita Conference Begins in Hong Kong
By Shyamal Sinha
Women's position in Buddhism is unique. The Buddha gave women full freedom to participate in a religious life. The Buddha was the...
Sacred Lotus Flowers in Thailand Blossom for the First Time in a Decade
By Shyamal Sinha
The lotus flower is one of the Ashtamangala of Buddhism, representative of creation and cosmic renewal and "primordial purity" and shares in the chakra and mandala symbolism of the Dharmacakra.
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Chili Art Gallery in Athens to Host Tibetan Dance Video Installation and Photo Exhibition
By Press Office
The chili art gallery in Athens will host Meditation in Motion, a photographic exhibition and video installation exploring the world of Tibetan...
Religious Leaders Urge G7 Environment Ministers to Protect the Planet
By Shyamal Sinha
Climate change is caused by factors such as biotic processes, variations in solar radiation received by Earth, plate tectonics, and volcanic eruptions. Certain human activities have been identified...
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...
Buddhist Monastery in Bangladesh Serves Iftar to Muslims During Ramadan
Buddhapriya Mahathero, the second most senior monastic at the monastery, hands out iftar. He has previously said that he does not support the persecution of...
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...
