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The Buddhist Channel, 27 September 2025
Bylakuppe, India -- The 104th Ganden Tripa, Kyabje Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin Palsangpo, spiritual head of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, entered tukdam on Friday morning, September 26, 2025, at 09:55 IST, at his residence in Sera Jey Monastery, Bylakuppe, India. He was 90 years old.
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The Buddhist Channel, 22 Sep 2025
Dharmsala, India -- On September 20, 2025, an assembly of Buddhist leaders and followers in Dharamshala, India, declared His Holiness the Dalai Lama the Universal Supreme Patriarch of the Buddhist World during a ceremony held in the Tsuglakhang courtyard. The event, attended by over 1,000 devotees from Korea, ten Southeast Asian countries, Tibet, and other regions, marked the celebration of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday and included prayers for his long life.
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The Buddhist Channel, 24 Aug 2025
NEW DELHI, India – In a world increasingly defined by digital noise and global turmoil, a diverse gathering of young minds is seeking ancient answers. The 3rd International Conference of Young Buddhist Scholars, hosted Friday by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, grappled with a pressing question: How do you transmit the timeless wisdom of the Buddha to the 21st century?
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The Buddhist Channel, 24 Aug 2025
BEIJING – In the wake of a stunning scandal involving one of its most prominent leaders, China's Buddhist community is undergoing a period of intense reflection and a forceful call for reform. The Buddhist Association of China (BAC) has issued a second stern directive in a month, urging clergy across the nation to strengthen legal awareness and uphold national laws, emphasizing that monastic vows do not exempt them from their duties as citizens.
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The Buddhist Channel, 9 Aug 2025
HENAN, China -- The Shaolin Temple, the legendary cradle of Zen Buddhism and kung fu, is undergoing a seismic shift. Under the leadership of its new abbot, Shi Yinle, a wave of reforms dubbed the “Buddhist 996” has swept through the ancient monastery, aiming to restore its spiritual purity after years of scandal. But the rigorous new rules - modeled on the grueling work schedules of China’s tech industry - have driven more than 30 monks to abandon the temple, sparking both admiration and debate across the country.
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The Buddhist Channel, 2 August 2025
Dengfeng, Henan (China) -- Shi Yongxin (释永信), the abbot of the 1,500-year-old Shaolin Temple (少林寺), is under criminal investigation for alleged embezzlement, misappropriation of temple assets, and violations of Buddhist precepts, including improper relationships with multiple women and fathering at least one child, the temple announced on July 27 via its WeChat account. The Buddhist Association of China revoked Shi’s EOS to his monastic status, citing “severe damage” to the Buddhist community’s reputation.
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