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Former Buddhist Monk Finally Surrenders After Seven Years on the Run

The Buddhist Channel, 7 June 2025

BANGKOK, Thailand -- A former assistant to the Chief Monk of Wat Samphanthawong, who had been on the run for seven years, has finally returned from Germany and surrendered to Thai authorities in connection with a temple fund embezzlement case.

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Garden of Spiritual Wisdom in Sarnath Emerges as Key Destination for Reflection and Learning

The Buddhist Channel, June 8, 2025

Sarnath, Varanasi -- The Garden of Spiritual Wisdom, located behind the Chaukhandi Stupa in Sarnath, has become a notable destination for those seeking reflection and learning. The garden integrates elements of Buddhist teachings and India’s spiritual traditions, offering visitors a space for contemplation.

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China’s Buddhist University Outshines India’s Stalled Nalanda Dream

The Buddhist Channel, May 26, 2025

Beijing, China -- While India’s grand vision of reviving Nalanda University remains trapped in bureaucratic inertia, China has quietly outmaneuvered its neighbor by launching its own world-class Buddhist institution - leaving New Delhi red-faced in the arena of soft power diplomacy.

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Air India Expands Religious Tourism Network with New Daily Flights to Sacred Gaya

The Buddhist Channel, May 4, 2025

New Delhi, India -- In a move set to bolster religious tourism, Air India (AI), under the Tata Group, has announced the launch of daily flights to Gaya (GAY), a gateway to the revered Buddhist pilgrimage site of Bodh Gaya. The new service, commencing September 1, 2025, will make Gaya Air India’s 46th domestic destination and the only full-service route to the spiritually significant city.

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Major Protests to bring Mahabodhi Temple Management under Buddhist Control

Op-Ed, the Buddhist Channel, 24 Feb 2025

Bodhgaya, Bihar (India) -- Buddhists began a hunger strike on February 12 at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya to protest Brahmin rituals being conducted at the site. The hunger strike is moving into its 13th day.

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How Early Chinese Buddhist Masters Connected Indian Philosophy with Chinese Values

by Kooi F. Lim, The Buddhist Channel, 27 January 2025

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- As Chinese New Year approaches, it’s a fitting moment to consider the contributions of the early Chinese Buddhist masters. They worked to make Buddhism accessible and relevant to Chinese society. Their efforts extended beyond translating texts; they addressed the philosophical differences between Indian Buddhist teachings and Chinese cultural values. Their work helped establish Buddhism as a global religion. Let’s examine how they accomplished this significant and challenging task.

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South Asia
Reviving Sri Lanka's Buddhist Legacy in a Technological Era
World-Famous Buddhas of Bamiyan Resurrected in Afghanistan
Garden of Spiritual Wisdom in Sarnath Emerges as Key Destination for Reflection and Learning

North Asia

Symbol of Mongolia’s Ancient Buddhist Culture to Complete in Summer of 2017
Zojoji Buddhist scriptures added to UNESCO Memory of the World
Time to stimulate India-Korea links through Buddhism, traditional medicine


South East Asia

Singapore shows for DJ dressed as monk cancelled at Club Rich
Former Buddhist Monk Finally Surrenders After Seven Years on the Run
Historic declaration elevates Dhamma principles


Oceania

Buddhism bonanza: Celebrations across Australia as religion maintains its popularity
Buddhism scripture teachers struggling to keep up with demand from state schools
Special day at Buddhist Centre

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