Buddhists accounted for about 4.1% of the global population in 2020, according to the Pew Research Center. Between 2010 and 2020, the global Buddhist population declined by roughly 5%, from around 343 ...

A Common Legacy” was held at Lumbini Buddhist University, bringing together scholars, monastics, researchers and heritage ...

While Myanmar’s strict curbs on religious freedom continue to draw international scrutiny, its lax enforcement of noise limits is attracting the ire of locals. Residents of the densely populated ...

The Drepung Gomang Monastery of South India plans for eight Tibetan Buddhist monks to share and demonstrate aspects of their endangered culture at the Capitol and the Bob Kirby Branch in a ...

Tibetan Buddhist monks are visiting Sacramento State University this week. They’re sharing a colorful part of their culture with students on the campus. And tonight they’ll also share their sacred ...

The 3rd India-Nepal Cultural Festival in Lumbini celebrated the shared cultural and historical ties between the two nations, with a focus on Buddhism. The event, attended by senior officials and ...

Stark black ink against aged yellow paper swirl in smoky twirls to depict the ringlets of hair weaving in front of a wise round face, the swaying motion of his meditative posture and the petals of a ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- There was thunderous applause after a unanimous vote by the city council, approving San Jose's newest Buddhist temple. "It's just pure joy for the whole community of ...

Around a center stage constructed for Obonfest, a lively crowd of dancers of all ages joyfully twirled under hundreds of red and white paper lanterns. The temporary festival venue, next to the Oregon ...