Monks Stage Protest in Rangoon

By KYAW PHYO THA, THE IRRAWADDY, December 9, 2012

RANGOON, Burma -- Buddhist monks took to the streets in Burma’s former capital on Saturday to show solidarity with fellow monks who were injured during a crackdown on protests late last month and to demand an apology from the country’s president.

New building for Buddhist College of Singapore

By Feng Zengkun, The Straits Times, Dec 06, 2012

Singapore -- THE Buddhist College of Singapore located at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery in Bishan will have a new building by 2014.

Chief monk survives ouster attempt

by Leven Woon, Free Malaysia Today, December 2, 2012

Ven. K Sri Dhammaratana found support from among the Buddhist temple committee members to defeat resolutions to remove him as the chief monk.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malayssia -- An attempt by several disgruntled members of the Sasana Abhiwurdi Wardhana Society to remove their chief monk failed today after they were defeated in their own extraordinary general meeting.

Thousands of Buddhists turn up at blessing ceremony in Malaysia

By WANI MUTHIAH , The Star, November 25, 2012

SHAH ALAM, Selangor (Malaysia) -- Chants and prayers filled the air at the Shah Alam Stadium as thousands of Buddhists took part in a mass blessing ceremony organised by the Malaysian chapter of the internationally-renowned Taiwan-based Mahayana Buddhist monastic order Fo Guang Shan.

Vietnam Buddhist Sangha holds 7th Congress

Saigon GP Daily, Nov 24, 2012

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam -- The seventh Congress of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha themed "Inheritance-Stability-Development" opened in Hanoi on November 23 drawing more than 1,000 monks, nuns, and local and overseas dignitaries.

Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia organises "Contemporary Buddhist Seminar"

The Buddhist Channel, Nov 22, 2012

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia -- The 2012 Contemporary Buddhist Seminar will be organized by the Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (YBAM) to discuss about various topics and issues that constantly concern Malaysian Buddhists. The seminar will invite prominent scholars and speakers from various countries, including the USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia. The theme of this seminar is "The True Colours of Buddhism”. 

Obama gets taste of Thailand at Buddhist temple

by THANYARAT DOKSONE, Associated Press, November 18, 2012

BANGKOK, Thailand -- Leaving behind chants of "Obama, Obama" by adoring crowds on the streets, the president of the United States stepped into the serenity of Thailand's most famous temple compound to marvel at its centerpiece -- a gigantic, golden statue of a reclining Buddha propped up on one elbow before passing into nirvana.

Keo Pagoda designated special national relic

VietNamNet Bridge, Oct 28, 2012

Thai Binh, Vietnam -- The Keo Pagoda in Duy Nhat Commune, Vu Thu District, in northern Thai Binh Province, has been recognised as a special national relic for its unique historical, cultural, architectural and artistic values.

To Buddha’s delight

by B V PRAKASH, Deccan Herald, Oct 28, 2012

Yogyakarta, Indonesia -- The wave of Buddhism that spread from India to South East Asia around the first century AD lasted several centuries when many of the countries came under the Buddhist influence, with numerous temples and stupas springing up all over.

Singapore Buddhist Lodge gives out over S$345,000 in bursaries

By Dylan Loh, CNA, 28 October 2012

SINGAPORE -- The Singapore Buddhist Lodge Education Foundation gave out over S$345,000 in bursaries on Saturday.