When it opened in 1992 on the outskirts of São Paulo, Brazil, the Zu Lai temple was the first of its kind in the region.

The Chinese government venerates Kumarajiva not only for his contributions to Buddhism but also as a symbol of China’s ...

Buddhism, founded by Gautama Buddha in the 6th century BCE, is one of the major world religions that focuses on the path to ...

There is a feeling right now that religion is toxic. Some see religion as the cause of war in the Middle East. Often it is ...

The BuddhaBot AI will provide an opportunity for nuns and monks to expand their knowledge about Buddhism, while also ...

Chinese authorities have recently dealt a blow to the major hub of Tibetan Buddhist learning by expelling more than 1,000 ...

“Khmer Buddhist temples are repositories of cultural heritage, traditions and invaluable knowledge that serve as an endless ...

Colonel Henry Steel Olcott was famously denounced as an “unmitigated rascal” by the New York Times in 1871. In Sri Lanka, however, he is still remembered as the revered legend of Buddhist revival—and, ...

The State Administration for Religious Affairs, China’s primary body overseeing recognised religions, introduced an updated version of the Measures for the Administration of Tibetan Buddhist Temples ...

A fire at a Buddhist temple in New York City has left two people dead, including a Buddhist monk. New York City fire ...

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni delivers a speech during the inauguration of the residence of the Great Supreme Patriarch Chuon Nath at Unnalom Pagoda in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Feb. 17, 2025. (Photo ...

Relic brought from China in December 2024, enshrined to commemorate His Majesty the King’s 6th-cycle or 72nd birthday ...