Cambodia's Wat Damnak undergoing restoration

Khmer Times, 22 June 2024

Siem Reap, Cambodia -- The restoration of the 100-year-old Buddhist Vihara in Wat Damnak is a significant endeavor to preserve this national heritage site.

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Revered Cambodian monk Tep Vong dies at 93

The Buddhist Channel, 26 March 2024

Phnom Penh, Cambodia -- Samdech Preah Agga Maha Sangharajadhipati Tep Vong, a senior monk who is also the Great Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia’s Buddhist Sangha, has died. He was 93.

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Cambodia: Building a Meditation Space within National Park

The Buddhist Channel, 18 January 2024

PHNOM PENH -- The Ministry of Environment in Cambodia is taking steps to establish a meditation site within the Buddhist Cultural Centre, located in the Preah Suramarit-Kossamak Kirirom National Park. This initiative aims to encourage local and international Buddhists to embrace meditation and delve into the teachings of Buddha.

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Cambodia: Senate President Stresses Unity and Progress at 31st National Congress of Buddhist Monks

The Buddhist Channel, 15 December 2023

Phnom Penh, Cambodia -- In a bid to uphold the sanctity and reputation of Buddhism, Senate President Say Chhum delivered a compelling address during the 31st National Congress of Buddhist Monks at the National Institute of Education in Phnom Penh.

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Cambodian Monks Struggle for Alms as Pchum Ben Festival (end of Vassa) Nears

The Buddhist Channel, 14 Oct 2023

Phnom Penh, Cambodia -- In a poignant twist on an age-old tradition, this year's Pchum Ben festival in Cambodia's Kampong Tralach district is tinged with sorrow, as local monks face a shortage of food offerings amidst economic challenges. The 15-day festival, marking the end of Vassa (Buddhist Lent), typically sees devotees prepare food for monks and offer alms as a way to honor their deceased ancestors. However, the economic slowdown has cast a shadow over these cherished rituals.

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