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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]