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by Kooi F. Lim, Op-Ed, The Buddhist Channel, 12 Sept 2026
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- The arrest of a senior abbot in Ayutthaya on allegations of embezzling 92 million baht (USD 2.78 mil) and engaging in sexual misconduct has reignited an uncomfortable but necessary conversation within the Buddhist community. The case, which also involves video evidence of sexual relations with a woman, raises a question that many devotees would rather avoid: What actually happens when a monk commits a parajika offense?
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Dharma News Desk, The Buddhist Channel, 12 Sept 2026
AYUTTHAYA, Thailand -- Police in Thailand’s ancient capital have arrested a senior Buddhist abbot on charges of embezzling more than 92 million baht (approximately USD 2.78 mil) from his temple and laundering the funds through a close female associate, in a case that has shocked the faithful and raised fresh questions about accountability within the monastic community.
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By Ir Dato' Ang Choo Hong, The Buddhist Channel, 31 Aug 2026
Ven K Sri Dhammananda's Legacy of Nurturing Buddhist Youth
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31 Aug 2026, A Buddhist Channel Special Edition
The Buddhist Channel pays tribute to the late Chief Ven. Dr K Sri Dhammananda Maha Nayaka Thera on the the 20th annoiversary of his passing
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Dharma News Desk, The Buddhist Channel, 28 Aug 2026
Shah Alam, Selangor (Malaysia) -- The air in the great hall at the Shah Alam Buddhist Society (SABS) was thick with devotion, a steady rhythm of chanting and the soft rustle of robes as the assembly rose and bowed as one. For those had come to observe, but soon found themselves participating, drawn into a practice that is far more than a ritual of guilt: the Emperor Liang Repentance Dharma Assembly (梁皇寶懺, Lianghuang baochan).
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by Yoshida Hendrawan, The Buddhist Channel, 25 Aug 2026
Palembang, Indonesia -- Deep inside the tropical forests of Sumatra lies one of Southeast Asia's most understudied Buddhist archaeological sites. Muara Jambi, stretching nearly eight kilometers along the Batang Hari River in Jambi province, represents far more than a collection of ancient temples. Recent archaeological investigations suggest this vast complex may have functioned as one of the premier centers of Buddhist learning in maritime Southeast Asia, challenging conventional narratives about the region's religious and intellectual history.
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Dharma News Desk, The Buddhist Channel, 10 Aug 2026
SHAH ALAM, Selangor (Malaysia) -- A new chapter in Malaysian Buddhist history was written on 8 August 2026 with the official inauguration of Maha Karuna Vihara at Elmina Green, located north of Shah Alam, the capital city of Selangor. The new centre is set to serve the growing Buddhist population in the township of Elmina, providing a dedicated space for spiritual practice, community bonding, and cultural preservation.
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Dharma News Desk, The Buddhist Channel, 30 July 2026
Phnom Penh, Cambodia -- As Cambodia’s Buddhist community prepares to enter the sacred three-month Rains Retreat, known as Vassa, the kingdom’s top monastic leaders have issued an unusually forceful admonition to the nation’s 70,000 monks, urging strict self-discipline and ethical vigilance.
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Dharma News Desk, The Buddhist Channel, 28 July 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- The Vajrayana Buddhist Council of Malaysia (VBCM) had the honour of paying respects to His Eminence Ven. Tulku Tenzin Losel Rinpoche during his visit to Malaysia from 27 June to 14 July 2026, marking an occasion of deep spiritual significance for the Vajrayana community.
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Dharma News Desk, The Buddhist Channel, 27 July 2026
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand -- The gong rang out across the monastery grounds on Saturday. Monks chanted blessings. Officials stood by, watching. In Nakhon Si Thammarat province, a ceremony marked what many had waited years to hear: Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan had made it onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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