Virtual Vesak Diwas celebrations 2020 and Global Prayer Week
The International Buddhist Confederation organised on May 07 Virtual Vesak Diwas to celebrate Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and maha parinirvana.
Tag: Buddhists
Buddhist monks worry over food supply amid virus pandemic
A decline in the number of Buddhists who offer food and alms at pagodas.
Khmer Impression: An exhibition to remember
In Cambodia, where more than 90 percent of the population are Buddhists, lotus flower is a known symbol for spiritual awakening.
Buddhist Institute marks 90th anniversary
Over 100 Buddhists and monks celebrate 90th anniversary of the Buddhist Institute.
The Horrific Night!
Although more than 95 percent of Cambodia’s population are Buddhists, superstition, particularly belief in spirits and the paranormal, are deep-seated in its people’s culture. It is not unusual in the country to hear people speaking about their encounters with the supernatural.
Feeding the ancestors’ spirits
Cambodia observes a myriad of traditions and rituals all throughout the year, with each celebration bearing a significant meaning and purpose. On September 25, Khmer Buddhists started the 15-day Pchum Ben religious festival or Ancestors Day.
Minister urges fight against human trafficking
Interior Minister Sar Kheng yesterday called on all Cambodians to join in the fight against human trafficking.
Sri Lanka imposes state of emergency
Sri Lanka declares a state of emergency for 10 days to stop the spread of communal violence between Buddhists and Muslims.
Hun Sen calls on monks to battle traffic accident deaths
PM calls on monks to educate people to respect traffic laws and avoid drug use.
Buddhists, Muslims clash in Sri Lanka
Five people are wounded in a clash between majority Sinhalese Buddhists and minority Muslims in eastern Sri Lanka.
Six months on, Rohingya exodus continues
Hundreds of desperate Rohingya Muslims are still pouring over the Myanmar border.
Pchum Ben light on families
Cambodian Buddhists begin to make offerings and pray as part of the annual rituals for the Pchum Ben festival.
Rakhine Buddhists protest aid agencies
Hundreds of Buddhists took to the streets in western Myanmar protesting aid organisations.
Rifle-toting monk again denied bail
Appeal Court continues to detain former monk who last month charged with weapons possession and incitement to commit crime.
