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Fayaz-Tepe, the lost Buddhist Monastery of Uzbekistan

by P. Usha, The Buddhist Channel, 17 Aug 2026

Termez, Uzbekistan -- There is a peculiar stillness in the air of southern Uzbekistan, a dry, ancient breath that carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the faint whisper of mantras long past. Today, I found myself not in a bustling meditation hall, but on a dusty hill near the old city of Termez, standing before a wonder that rewired my understanding of the Dharma’s journey.

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A Pilgrim’s Walk Through Golden Dragon Mountain

by Damian Lim, Special Vesak Edition, The Buddhist Channel, 31 May 2026

Location: Rawang, Selangor (just outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), part of The Kuala Lumpur Buddhist Circuit

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The Golden Garland

by Kooi F. Lim, Special Wesak Edition, Buddhist Channel, 31 May 2026

A Walk Through the Karma Kagyu Lineage and the Heart of Karma Kagyu Dharma Society, Kuala Lumpur (KKDSKL)

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The Heart of Dharma Heart in Brickfields

by Damian Lim, Special Vesak Edition, The Buddhist Channel, 31 May 2026

A Travelogue of Buddhist Maha Vihara, Kuala Lumpur

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The Whisper of Golden Spires: A Day at Wat Chetawan, Petaling Jaya

by Wirawon Tamrin, Special Vesak Edition, The Buddhist Channel, 31 May 2026

Location: Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (just outside Kuala Lumpur), Part of: The Kuala Lumpur Buddhist Circuit

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