Beyond the Rituals - Why the Next Generation is "Growing Cold" on Buddhism

By Kooi F. Lim, The Buddhist Channel, 16 March 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- A recent in-depth study by the Pew Research Center (https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2026/03/11/buddhisms-recent-decline-in-east-asia/) confirms a sobering trend: across East Asia, the number of people identifying as Buddhist is declining. Through interviews in Tokyo and Seoul, the report gives a human voice to the statistics, revealing a story not of active rejection, but of a gradual "growing cold."

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World Fellowship of Buddhists Unveils 10-Year Transformation Plan

by Kooi F. Lim, The Buddhist Channel, 13 Dec 2025

Transformation plan aims to reclaim WFB's relevance in the modern world

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The Silent Sangha: Our Global Failure of Buddhist Solidarity

by Khemanando Bhikkhu, The Buddhist Channel, 14 September 2025

Colombo, Sri Lanka -- For a spiritual tradition built on the foundational truths of interconnectedness and compassion, the state of international Buddhist solidarity is a troubling paradox.

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Two Rivers, One Ocean: How NORBU AI is Transforming Comparative Buddhist Studies

The Buddhist Channel, 30 Aug 2025

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- NORBU AI (https://mobile.norbu-ai.org) recently underwent a quiet revolution.

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Statement on the Continuation of the Institution of Dalai Lama: A Light for Our Times

by Tenzin Orkay, The Buddhist Channel, 5 July 2025

The Buddhist Channel wishes His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso Happy 90th Continuation Day. May His Holiness continue to guide us on the path towards Spiritual Freedom and Enlightenment!

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Dalai Lama to Address Senior Buddhist Leaders Amid Reflections on Rebirth and Legacy

The Buddhist Channel, 2 Jul 2025

Dharamshala, India -- As the 14th Dalai Lama prepares to mark his 90th birthday on July 6, His Holiness will convene with senior Buddhist teachers and spiritual leaders this week during a special three-day gathering in Dharamshala. The deeply anticipated event, infused with both spiritual significance and global attention, comes as followers await guidance on the sacred question of his future reincarnation.

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Guardians of the Sacred Peaks: Tawang and Climate Change

The Buddhist Channel, 22 November 2023

Monks in Tawang’s Ganden Namgyal Lhatse monastery Lead Conservation Efforts Amidst Climate Crisis
Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh (India)
-- In the heart of India's easternmost state, Arunachal Pradesh, lies the Bhagajang wetland, a realm of divine significance for followers of Tibetan Buddhism. Home to 20 pristine lakes and a myriad of unique flora and fauna, this sacred high-altitude sanctuary faces mounting threats from climate change.

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Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) Attain Sentience-ness?

by Kooi F. Lim, The Buddhist Channel, 5 August 2023

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- This is a question that draws equal awe and fear. The creation of some "terminator like being" (named after the famous movies of James Cameron) conjures dystopian nightmare. While science fiction seems to be converging with scientific reality with the advent of AI such as ChatGPT, many have started to ask about the possibility of AI attaining "sentience-ness".

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The Dalai Lama's kissing controversy: Aftermath of a cross cultural misunderstanding

by Kooi F Lim, The Buddhist Channel, 18 April 2023

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- The recent Dalai Lama kissing incident has sparked a wave of virulent attacks on His Holiness (HH), a figure who has been long portrayed as a beacon of compassion and peace.

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Tibetans Come Forward to Explain Cultural Misunderstanding

The Buddhist Channel, 17 April 2023

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- After the recent controversy surrounding the Dalai Lama's comments regarding a pop kiss and "eating his tongue," Tibetans are now speaking up to clarify that it was a cultural misunderstanding. There are several versions of the argument, but one account is increasingly gaining attention.

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