July 14 (AsiaNews): Beijing is afraid of more anti-China protests and has increased control over its borders with Nepal ahead of Chinese vice president Xi Jinping’s visit to Read More
Russia’s Buddhists call for Dalai Lama’s visit
July 12 (Russia Watch): As Russia’s Buddhist population is steadily expanding, visa requests for the Dalai Lama keep coming. On a five day visit to Buryatia in early Read More
Buddhism rebounds in Russia
July 11 (VOA): Twenty years after the collapse of communism, Buddhism is experiencing a massive revival in its historic areas. Read More
Beijing plays Buddhism card in Nepal
July 16 (AlJazeeraEnglish): China is funding a $3 bln project to turn Nepal’s Lumbini, the birth place of Buddha into the premier place of pilgrimage for Buddhists from Read More
