The British Library showcases masterworks of Buddhist printing in a new exhibition that explores how Buddhism spread across Asia through the centuries.
British Museum to return Buddhist sculptures looted from Afghanistan
The statues, which were likely stolen in 2001, were intercepted while being smuggled into the United Kingdom in 2002.
Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh awarded Luxembourg Peace Prize
Thich Nhat Hanh giving a dharma talk in Vietnam in 2007. Photo by Velcrow Ripper.Famed Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh was awarded the prize for “Outstanding Inner Peace.”
Tibetan Buddhist lama Geshe Tashi Tsering receives British Empire Medal
Tibetan Buddhist lama Geshe Tashi Tsering has been recognized on the Queen of England’s Birthday 2019 Honours List.
19th century British fort could become Buddhist temple
Fort Austin in Plymouth, England, is currently a rundown historic site, but it may soon become a Buddhist temple.
33,000-square-foot FPMT Buddhist center to open in Leeds, UK
Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds (JBCL) will open a new community center in a 33,000 square foot space in Leeds, England.
Eve Ensler on Nobel Peace Prize Winner Denis Mukwege
“He moved me to my core,” said the playwright about the Peace Prize Laureate in this 2014 conversation with bell hooks.
Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, leader of the International Dzogchen Community, dies at 79
Norbu was a Tibetan master of Dzogchen and taught extensively around the world.
Dalai Lama meets with survivors of abuse by Buddhist teachers
In the meeting, the Dalai Lama reportedly said that no Tibetan teacher is above the law.
Dalai Lama to meet with survivors of Buddhist teacher abuse
Twelve survivors of abuse by five different Buddhist teachers launched a petition for the meeting earlier this week.