The chief guest Dr Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, former minister of Buddhasasana, Justice, and Constitutional Reforms, applauded the organisers and participants of the international conference for their contribution to a global conversation on one of the core features of Buddhism.

Scholarly discourse marks global conference on Saṃsāra in Buddhist philosophy at University of Kelaniya

Harmony vs. beats: South Korean DJ 'monk' barred from performing in Singapore

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his revered disciples have now arrived in Thailand from India for public viewing. This marks the first time that the relics of Lord Buddha and his disciples will be showcased together.

Lord Buddha and his disciples' relics reach Thailand

Senior officials from Tibet are making multiple foreign trips. Is this China's new strategy to choose the next Dalai Lama? Are Chinese officials trying to charm their Buddhist neighbours over Dalai Lama's succession?

Gravitas: China's new plan to choose next Dalai Lama

How Buddhism helped Tina Turner walk out of an abusive marriage 

Thousands of Buddhists gathered in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur to celebrate the Buddha Purnima, which is also known as Wesak Day.

Malaysian Buddhists pray and pay homage to Buddha on Wesak Day

India is hosting the two-day Global Buddhist Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural session of the summit in New Delhi. Delegates, monks and scholars from 30 nations are participating in this global summit.

India hosts two-day Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi

IN PICS | Myanmar junta releases over 3,000 prisoners in Buddhist New Year amnesty

In a first, India to host global Buddhist summit with top scholars, masters in attendance

China courts influence in Sri Lanka via Buddhist clergy. Faxian donation drive is being used to reach out to Buddhist monks. Will this soft diplomacy work?

Inside South Asia: China pushes the Buddhism link in Sri Lanka | Rations distributed at temples

Unidentified Mongolian boy being hailed as new Buddhist Lama. How will China respond?

Buddhism outreach: Indian President, PM to address Ashadha Purnima celebrations at Sarnath

Dalai Lama, Buddhist spiritual leaders from 12 countries participate in Indian govt co-hosted event

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, T.S. Tirumurti has asked the United Nations to recognise 'Hinduphobia' & violence against Sikhs, Buddhists just like they do with Abrahamic religions.

India calls for the UN to recognise 'Hinduphobia' & violence against Sikhs, Buddhists

Namal Rajapaksa, 100+ Lankan Buddhist clergy at inauguration of Kushinagar international airport

India to hold Global Buddhist Conference in November; PM to give award on Buddhist studies

India to host conference on Buddhist studies from next year

Now, Xi Jinping uses Chinese propaganda muscle over Tibet

On Ashada Poornima on 4 July (Saturday), President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates the Dharma Chakra Day from Rashtrapati Bhavan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a video address on the occasion to emphasize the teachings of Lord Buddha.

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind conveys wishes on 'Dharma Chakra' Day

Buddhists around the world must raise voice for Tibet liberation

Residents of Tuva marked celebrated the new year festival of Shagaa on Monday (February 23) with prayer and temple rituals according to Tuvan Buddhist tradition.

Tuvan Buddhists mark New Year on sacred Siberian mountain

Bhutan Foreign Minister visits Bodh Gaya's Mahabodhi Temple

Nepal hosts Tripitaka chanting ceremony

A 400-year-old temple in Japan is attempting to hot-wire interest in Buddhism with a robotic priest it believes will change the face of religion -- despite being accused of creating a "Frankenstein's monster."

Playing god: Japan temple puts faith in robot priest

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