Indonesia Establishes 49 Buddhist Schools to Enhance Religious Education

The Buddhist Channel, 14 Oct 2024

Jakarta, Indonesia -- The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has established 49 Dhammasekha schools across the country, according to Supriyadi, Director General of Buddhist Community Development. The announcement was made during a ceremony marking the 19th anniversary of the Directorate General of Buddhist Community Development on Monday.

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Thousands Walk from Mendut to Borobudur Temples for Asalha Puja

The Buddhist Channel, 20 July 2024

MAGELANG, Indonesia -- Thousands of Buddhists participated in the Asalha Mahapuja procession from Mendut Temple to Borobudur Temple on Sunday (14/7/2024). Participants walked while meditating and carrying flowers.

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Borobudur Prepares for Grand Vesak Celebration

The Buddhist Channel, 21 May 2024

Jogjakarta, Indonesia -- As Vesak approaches, the ancient Buddhist temple of Borobudur in Magelang, Central Java, is gearing up for an influx of thousands of pilgrims, ready to partake in the most significant Buddhist celebration of the year. Maya Watono, a director at InJourney, a state-owned tourism company, has announced that Borobudur has been designated as a premier religious tourism destination.

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Borobudur Temple in Indonesia Transforms Under New Regulations

The Buddhist Channel, 19 December 2023

Jogjakarta, Indonesia -- The Candi Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple located near the central Javanese city of Yogyakarta, has undergone a significant transformation in recent times.

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Indonesia's Tallest Pagoda, Sata-Sahasra Buddha Pagoda, Rises in Riau Islands

The Buddhist Channel, 14 Oct 2023

Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands (Indonesia) -- The Riau Islands Province now boasts Indonesia's tallest pagoda, the Sata-Sahasra Buddha Pagoda, nestled within the Avalokitesvara Vihara complex, W. R. Supratman Street, Kilometer 14, Tanjungpinang City.

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