By Karishma Patel Halifax Citadel and Skyline Halifax, Nova Scotia (CHAKRA) – A new Buddhist Princess has been born in Halifax causing the Shambhala Buddhist community to celebrate. The Shambhala website recently announced the birth of Drukmo Yeshe Sarasvati Ziji Mukpo. Mother, Sakyong Wangmo Khandro Tseyang and father, Sakyong Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche happily carried her for [...]
Vancouver, Canada (CHAKRA) – As more people are becoming spiritual and looking for inward happiness, they are turning towards Buddhism, especially in the central part of Vancouver Island, according to the President of Kathok Gonpa society in Coombs. However, Penny Mcguire predicts that the people who will attend Tibetan Buddhist Monk Changling Rinpoche’s talk at [...]
Hanoi, Vietnam (CHAKRA) —A weeklong Buddhist celebration was held in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam to celebrate Hanoi’s one thousandth year. Vietnam’s Buddhist Sangha’s Deputy Chairman, the General Secretary and Venerable Thich Thien Nhon delivered an opening speech to at the commencement of the week and acknowledged the important roles of Vietnamese Buddhists in [...]
Vietnam (CHAKRA) – After being recognized last year, The Truc Lam Zen Buddhist Prayer Woodblocks located in northern Vietnam have been submitted for an opportunity to be recognized for the UNESCO World Documentary Heritage. The Woodblocks are part of the Nguyen Dynasty. The Truc Lam Blocks origins are from the Vinh Nghiem Pagoda which follows [...]
By Tan Ong A Buddhist villager in southern Thailand was found slaughtered by suspected Islamic militants Narathiwat, Thailand (CHAKRA) - In Thailand’s South, six people were shot dead and ten police officers were wounded by a roadside bombs during the latest attack by militants. Most of the people attacked during this outbreak were in serious condition [...]
By Linda Brock Sri Lankan Author Sarah Malanie Perera Colombo, Sri Lanka (CHAKRA) – A Sri Lankan woman who is a Muslim convert has been arrested by the Mirihana Police due to suspicion of her participation in anti-state activity. She has recently written two books on her conversion from Buddhism to Islam with points on [...]
By Tan Ong Rev. Shinkyo Will Warner performs celebrations at a Buddhist temple in Kentucky Kentucky, USA (CHAKRA) – Interfaith religion supporters recently denounced acts of vandalism on a Buddhist temple in Louisville, Kentucky. A local Buddhist temple was vandalized by culprits wanting to spread hatred and fear among the Buddhists in the area. These [...]
By Linda Brock Akon is a popular Hip Hop Artist Colombo, Sri Lanka (CHAKRA) – Buddhist Monks and 12 000 other people took offence to Akon’s music video, which has led to a decision by the Sri Lankan government to decline a visa to Akon for a visit to Sri Lanka. A facebook group was [...]
Bangladesh (CHAKRA) – A human rights group in New Delhi has requested UN intervention after attacks on tribal areas in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in Bangladesh. “The Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) has demanded the intervention of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) Navi Pillay to ask Bangladesh government to take appropriate action [...]
By Tan Ong Tiger Woods renews his faith in Buddhism Florida, US (CHAKRA) – While addressing the media on Friday, Tiger Woods wholeheartedly expressed an apology to his fans and family for his irresponsible behaviour. He said “I am deeply sorry for the irresponsible, selfish behaviour I indulged in.” He spoke very seriously and sincerely. He [...]
