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New York’s Chinese Buddhists celebrate the Year of the Dragon

Dragon dancers visit Chinese Buddhist temples to bring good fortune at the start of the Year of the Dragon. New York City, USA. 23rd January 2012

by Ed Lefkowicz in United States on 23/01/2012

Politics

Buddhists pray and meditate for climate change - London

Buddhists campaigning for climate change gathered for prayer and meditation before joining the march organised by the Campaign Against Climate Change...

by redorbital . in United Kingdom on 03/12/2011

Our World

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama visits Brazil - Sao Paulo

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama visited Brazil, giving two public talks and a seminar. Sao Paulo, Brazil. 17th September 2011

by Keren Chernizon in Brazil on 17/09/2011

BREAKING NEWS

23/01/2012 - New York’s Chinese Buddhists celebrate the Year of the Dragon - United States - Dragon dancers visit Chinese Buddhist...
03/12/2011 - Buddhists pray and meditate for climate change - London - United Kingdom - Buddhists campaigning for climate...
17/09/2011 - Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama visits Brazil - Sao Paulo - Brazil - Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama...
27/08/2011 - Flash Mob Meditation in Trafalgar Square - United Kingdom - Around fifty people took part in a...
20/08/2011 - Gunla Festival at Swayambhu Temple - Kathmandu - Nepal - Devotees at Swayambhu temple during the...
18/05/2011 - 2600th anniversary of Buddha’s enlightenment - VESAK 2011 - Sri Lanka - This years Vesak celebrations marked...
20/03/2011 - Tibetan exiles vote for new prime minister - India - Tibetan exiles begin vote for their new...
28/05/2010 - Vesak celeberations in Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka - Buddhists in Sri Lanka and all parts of...
17/10/2009 - World March For Peace and Nonviolence - London - United Kingdom - Peace protesters took part in a two day...
15/10/2009 - Dalai Lama gives a talk at the request Taiwanese Buddhists - India - Four-day teaching session by Tibetan...

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Hundreds attend the funeral for murdered Zhou and Joy - Rome
Harrowing scenes at the funeral of Zhou and Joy, the Chinese merchant and his daughter were killed a month ago during a robbery in Rome. The funeral was at a Buddhist ceremony in Rome, ...
Nawam Perahara - Sri Lanka Annual Buddhist Procession
Hundreds of traditional dancers, drummers, decorated elephants and Buddhist monks took part in the procession that was held on the full moon. 7th February 2012
Tibetan protest outside the Chinese Embassy - London
After an ethnic Tibetan has set himself on fire in southwestern China in protest against Chinese rule, an exiled rights group said, Tibetans protest in front of the Chinese Embassy. UK....
Wat Bang Phra tattoo ceremony held in Thailand - Bangkok
Wat Bang Phra is a Buddhist temple in Nakhon Chai Si district about 50 km west of Bangkok. During the festival thousands receive tattoos, which allegedly protect them from evil. 19th Ma...
Increase in mask production for Prophet Muhammad's birthday
Mask production has climbed for Prophet Muhammad's birthday celebrations. Surabaya, Indonesia. 1st February 2012
Buddhist festival Torgiya celebrated in Tawang - India
People enjoy the traditional Lion dance during the celebration of Torgaya, a buddhist festival in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. 23rd January 2012
New York’s Chinese Buddhists celebrate the Year of the Dragon
Dragon dancers visit Chinese Buddhist temples to bring good fortune at the start of the Year of the Dragon. New York City, USA. 23rd January 2012
Thousand Buddhist monks in 365 kms walk to purify the land - Thailand
Over 1,000 Buddhist monks joined in a pilgrimage covering 365 kms chanting prayers and practicing meditation for the six provinces affected by the 2011 flooding, in a project initiated...
HH the Dalai Lama releases a brief biography on the late Indian CM
His Holiness the Dalai Lama releases a brief biography on late Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Dorjee Khandu with the title 'Loving Servant of the People' during the 32nd Ka...
1000 Monks walk 365km in 6 provinces affected by the flood
Monks from the Dhammakaya foundation received 2012 with activities such as walking a pilgrimage, chanting prayers, meditating practice and spreading kindness within the area of 6 recent...
Venerable Beop Jeong's Funeral - South Korea
The funeral was held for Venerable Beop Jeong, one of the most renowned Zen Buddhist monks, who had his writings published for more than thirty years. Over 15,000 people attended his cr...
Thai people celebrate new year 2012 in Bangkok
Thai Buddhists congregate in Sanam Luang to receive the new year. Bangkok, Thailand. 31st December 2011
Thais flock to temple of Emerald Buddha on New Year's Eve - Bangkok
Thousands thronged the country's most important Buddhist temple, known locally as Wat Phra Kaew, which houses an important Buddha image carved from a single jade stone, to offer pr...
Buddha Dhatu Jadi Golden Temple - Bangladesh
The Buddha Dhatu Jadi is a well-known golden pagoda amongst travelers and tourists visiting Bandarban, and is the largest Theravada Buddhist pagoda in the country. Balaghat Town. 12th D...
Indrayani Jatra festival celebrated in Kirtipur
The festival of Indrayani Jatra was celebrated in Kirtipur with images of the Hindu gods Indrayani and Ganesh placed in ceremonial chariots and paraded around the town by devotees. Nepa...
Festival of Okinawa honors traditional Bon Odori celebration
The annual Festival of Okinawa in Ituzaingo, modeled after the traditional Bon Odori festival, exhibits Japanese culture through food, music, dancing, and demonstrations. Ituzaingo, Arg...
Buddhist International Performing Arts Festival underway - New Delhi
First Buddhist International Performing Arts Festival began on 28th November and ended on 1st December 2011. India. 1st December 2011
Bishnudevi Jatra Celebrated in Panga - Nepal
One of the most awaited festivals, the Jatra of Panga 'Bishnudevi Jatra' was celebrated in Kirtipur with the worship of two major goddesses, Bishnu Devi and Balkumari, and the...
Monks Rally against controversial $3 billion development project
The Council of Buddhist Sanghas organised a mass peace rally against the government’s decision to form the Lumbini Development National Steering Committee to work for the development of...
Bal Kumari Jatra is celebrated in Nagaun - Kirtipur
Bal Kumari Jatra is a yearly celebrated festival in Nagaun, Kirtipur. During this festival, Goddess Bal Kumari is placed in chariot and is roamed around the Nagaun. This year this festi...