United Nations celebrates International Vesak Day
The United Nations held on May 11 a celebration for the International Day of Vesak, with the participation of Ambassadors,…......05/17/2017
Lumbini – The birthplace of Buddha in Nepal faces serious threat from pollution
Experts warned that Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal, is facing a serious threat from air pollution.......05/16/2017
The Rise of Café Churches in South Korea
How corruption scandals are driving young Christians away from megachurches—and conservative politics......05/16/2017
Tripitaka Buddhist book launch
A total of 10,000 copies of a book said to be the world's first and formal international version of the…......05/09/2017
Buddha’s birthday, 10th anniversary of Truc Lam Kharkov pagoda in Ukraine
Buddhist dignitaries and followers in Ukraine have celebrated Buddha’s birthday and the 10th anniversary of Truc Lam Kharkov pagoda.......05/05/2017
Vatican calls on Buddhists and Catholics to work together to promote nonviolence
The Vatican has issued a letter in recognition of the upcoming Buddhist holiday of Vesak that calls on Catholics and…......05/05/2017
Thousands of Japanese Buddhist temples left 'priestless'
TOKYO -- Japan is home to more Buddhist temples than convenience stores, but many are struggling to find the parishioners…......04/27/2017
Israel Appoints First Female Judge to Muslim Religious Court
For the first time in Israeli history, a woman has been appointed to serve as a judge, or a qadi,…......04/27/2017
