(CHAKRA) In March, India will hold an international Buddhism conference in Kandy to celebrate the 2600th year of Lord Buddha’s enlightenment. A meeting was held between a visiting Lok Sabha Speaker, Meira Kumar and President Mahinda Rajapaksa to discuss the upcoming conference as well as the commissioning of the 16-feet high Buddha statue of Lord […]
Deadly Shooting of Five Buddhists in Thailand by Militants
By Tan Ong Buddhist villagers sit next to the dead bodies of their relatives in Pattani Thailand on Feb 3, 2011 Pattani, Thailand (CHAKRA) — In the Southern part of Thailand, five Buddhists have been shot and killed because of an ongoing conflict of many years between the government and Malay Muslims. Thailand is a majority […]
Buddhist Monk Horse Rider Wins Gold at Asian Games
Guangzhou, China (CHAKRA)—Japanese Buddhist monk, Kenki Sato received a gold medal for last Saturday for the title of eventing individual. He said the whole award and participation has to do with the “special life path” that he is on. Toy Boy, Kenki Sato’s horse rode him into first place ahead of South Korea’s Choen Jai-Sik […]
Arsonists Blamed for Fire at the Construction Site of Buddhist Temple in Turku
By Tan Ong Turku, Finland Turku, Finland (CHAKRA) – A fire thought to be set out deliberately, almost destroyed a Buddhist Temple under construction in Turku last Saturday. The fire was started at about 2:00 AM and is thought to be set deliberately. Deputy Chairman of Finland’s Vietnamese Buddhist community, Ari Vuokko, said that they […]
One of the Largest Buddhist Temples to be Built in Massachusetts
By Tan Ong Wat Nawamintararachutis will be the largest Buddhist temple in New England Massachusetts, USA (CHAKRA) – A Thai based Theravada Buddhist temple also known as Wat Nawamintararachutis is to be built in Raynham. Raynham is a town with approximately 12,000 people located in the state of Massachuseets. This temple will house 16 thailand buddhist monks and will cover over 50 acres […]
International Youth Conference on Buddhism Begins this Week
By Linda Brock Buddhist Monks walking in Nepal Kathmandu, Nepal (CHAKRA) – Approximately one-hundred youths of Buddhist organizations from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and other nations will take part in an international conference for youths on Buddhism in Nepal. The conference will take place during an 8 day span and is officially called the “South […]
Islamic Terrorists Kill 4 Buddhists, Set Homes On Fire In Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand (CHAKRA) – Muslim Insurgents broke into the homes of Buddhist villagers in the southern province of Narathiwat on Saturday. 4 Buddhists were shot and killed before all invaded properties were set on fire. Based on the police investigation, 10 Islamic militants in fatigues had invaded 3 homes in Hutaeyuloh village before violently opening fire with their M16 assault […]
Buddhist Princess of Halifax, Canada
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 Islands Interest Grows in Buddhism
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’s Thousandth Year Celebrated in Buddhist Week
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 […]