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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Buddhist3D · Buddhist news worldwide</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/</link><description>Source-attributed Buddhist news briefs connecting wisdom, culture and compassionate action.</description><language>en</language><ttl>1440</ttl><item><title>FPMT reports on its Shakyamuni Buddha statue offering in Dharamsala</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-dharamsala-shakyamuni-offering-20261105</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-dharamsala-shakyamuni-offering-20261105</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>In its November 5 report, FPMT describes offering 100 Shakyamuni Buddha statues to the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India, on October 17. The organisation says this fourth offering brought the total to 2,200 and explains how each statue is individually made.
Source published: 2026-11-05
https://fpmt.org/charitable-activities/projects/holy-objects/rejoicing-in-2200-buddha-statues-offered-to-his-holiness-the-dalai-lama/</description></item><item><title>FPMT October roundup: statue restoration in Spain and volunteer learning in the United States</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-october-community-roundup-20261104</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-october-community-roundup-20261104</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>FPMT’s October roundup, published November 4, highlights statue restoration at O.Sel.Ling in Spain and a one-day volunteer-service seminar at Thubten Kunga Ling in the United States.
Source published: 2026-11-04
https://fpmt.org/fpmt-community-news/family-feeling-news-roundup-oct-2026/</description></item><item><title>FPMT at 50: Remembering early Buddhist study in Queensland</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-vichta-australia-retrospective-20261103</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-vichta-australia-retrospective-20261103</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>FPMT published this first-person remembrance on November 3. Tom and Kathy Vichta look back on helping organize a 1974 lamrim course in Diamond Valley, Queensland, and how that experience laid the groundwork for the Chenrezig Institute.
Source published: 2026-11-03
https://fpmt.org/fpmt-community-news/50-years-of-fpmt-tom-and-kathy-vichtas-story-planting-the-dharma-in-australia/</description></item><item><title>Tzu Chi Indonesia hands over five improved homes in North Jakarta</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-kamal-muara-homes-20261102</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-kamal-muara-homes-20261102</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Tzu Chi Indonesia&#x27;s November 2 report describes the November 1 handover of five renovated homes in Kamal Muara, North Jakarta, with household supplies for recipient families. It highlights volunteers&#x27; practical support for housing and daily life.
Source published: 2026-11-02
https://www.tzuchi.or.id/read-berita/serah-terima-rumah-program-bebenah-kampung-tahap-ke-7-hadirkan-hunian-layak-bagi-warga-kamal-muara/13931</description></item><item><title>FPMT reports that Kopan&#x27;s Stupa of Complete Victory is nearing completion</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-kopan-stupa-progress-20261102</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-kopan-stupa-progress-20261102</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>FPMT&#x27;s November 2 update says the Stupa of Complete Victory at Kopan Monastery is nearing completion. Exterior decoration and work on the shrine room continue, with a Thousand-Armed Chenrezig statue installed. The report announces a December 11 consecration; it does not say all construction is finished. Confirm attendance arrangements with the organizers.
Source published: 2026-11-02
https://fpmt.org/charitable-activities/projects/holy-objects/rejoicing-as-lama-zopa-rinpoches-stupa-nears-completion/</description></item><item><title>Tzu Chi reports on cardiac care in Jordan and Syria</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-jordan-syria-heart-care-20261027</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-jordan-syria-heart-care-20261027</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Tzu Chi reported on October 27 that a Syrian doctor has provided cardiac surgery for vulnerable patients in Jordan and Syria with its support. The article describes a longer-running initiative, not procedures all performed on the publication date.
Source published: 2026-10-27
https://global.tzuchi.org/surgeon-heals-heart-patients-across-jordan-and-syria</description></item><item><title>Tzu Chi pushcart programme supports family livelihoods in Bodh Gaya</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-bodhgaya-carts-self-reliance-20261026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-bodhgaya-carts-self-reliance-20261026</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Tzu Chi’s October 26 report describes families in Bodh Gaya using donated vending carts to earn a living through small food businesses. It shares several households’ experiences of working towards self-reliance; no single date is given for the assistance.
Source published: 2026-10-26
https://global.tzuchi.org/carts-of-hope-empowers-bodh-gaya-families-2</description></item><item><title>Tzu Chi University team supports soil recovery and food forests in Hualien</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-hualien-soil-recovery-20261023</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-hualien-soil-recovery-20261023</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Tzu Chi’s October 23 report describes university-led soil trials and food forest projects in Hualien. Plant and microbial research supports recovery after flooding, alongside community partnerships. The article reviews continuing work rather than an action tied to one date.
Source published: 2026-10-23
https://global.tzuchi.org/reviving-damaged-farmland-through-ecological-methods-in-taiwan</description></item><item><title>Kalachakra Centre seminar explores teaching practice and peer learning</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-kalachakra-teacher-seminar-20261023</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-kalachakra-teacher-seminar-20261023</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>FPMT’s October 23 report reviews a September 23–26 seminar for sixteen participants in Saint-Cosme, France. Online preparation, practical course design and later reflection supported thoughtful teaching and peer learning. The seminar has ended; this is a retrospective.
Source published: 2026-10-23
https://fpmt.org/fpmt-community-news/nurturing-dharma-teachers-tdss-2026-at-kalachakra-centre/</description></item><item><title>Roger Kunsang interview series reflects on service and FPMT history</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-roger-kunsang-interview-20261022</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-roger-kunsang-interview-20261022</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>FPMT’s October 22 announcement introduces a Study Buddhism interview series with Roger Kunsang. Four released videos explore his Buddhist journey, early monastic communities and years of service. This is a historical learning resource, not a new in-person event.
Source published: 2026-10-22
https://fpmt.org/fpmt-community-news/interview-series-with-ven-roger-kunsang-discussing-lama-zopa-rinpoche-and-origins-of-fpmt/</description></item><item><title>FPMT anniversary story: Scott Brusso reflects on learning and everyday practice</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-scott-brusso-history-20261021</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-scott-brusso-history-20261021</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>FPMT’s October 21 anniversary feature follows Scott Brusso’s learning and service in Nepal and Australia, and his later working life in the United States. His personal retrospective explores putting learning into practice; the events span decades.
Source published: 2026-10-21
https://fpmt.org/fpmt-community-news/50-years-of-fpmt-scott-brussos-story-from-kopan-monastery-to-the-trading-floor/</description></item><item><title>Tzu Chi completes second Assam relief distribution for 1,174 households</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-assam-second-relief-20261022</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-assam-second-relief-20261022</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>An October 22 report reviews relief delivered in Assam on October 7–11. Bed frames, bedding and other essentials reached 1,174 flood-affected households. This is a completed-action report, not a new distribution invitation.
Source published: 2026-10-22
https://global.tzuchi.org/restoring-dignity-above-the-mud-second-flood-relief-distribution-in-assam-2</description></item><item><title>Osaka cooking classes mark three years of community connection</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-japan-cooking-community-20261021</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-japan-cooking-community-20261021</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>Tzu Chi’s October 21 report looks back at a September 19 anniversary gathering in Hirakata. Seniors and volunteers prepared plant-based dishes and shared experiences. The gathering has ended; this is a community-care story.
Source published: 2026-10-21
https://global.tzuchi.org/plant-based-cooking-classes-build-community-and-connection-in-japan</description></item><item><title>Jordanian dentist and volunteers sustain refugee dental care</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-jordan-refugee-dental-20261020</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-jordan-refugee-dental-20261020</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>An October 20 Tzu Chi report describes sustained dental outreach for displaced families in Jordan, including dentures for older refugees. Consult the organisation directly about current access to care.
Source published: 2026-10-20
https://global.tzuchi.org/dentist-in-jordan-provides-free-care-to-displaced-refugee-families</description></item><item><title>Global Mani Retreat team gathers in Dharamsala</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-global-mani-team-dharamsala-20261020</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-global-mani-team-dharamsala-20261020</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><description>FPMT reports on an October 17 gathering of international Global Mani Retreat representatives in Dharamsala. Its October 20 report also lists upcoming online sessions; follow the organiser for participation details.
Source published: 2026-10-20
https://fpmt.org/fpmt-community-news/from-all-corners-of-the-world-to-dharamsala-the-global-mani-retreat-team-meets-his-holiness/</description></item><item><title>Changhua pupils practise pausing, listening and responding with care</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-shuiwei-life-education-20261017</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-shuiwei-life-education-20261017</guid><description>Life News Agency reports on 17 October that BLIA's Beidou chapter held a life-education session at Shuiwei Elementary School in Changhua the previous day. Discussion, breathing and communication exercises encouraged pupils to notice emotions, pause before reacting and seek trusted support when needed, bringing kindness into everyday school relationships. Published: 2026-10-17 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180630</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Taipei students explore emotions and thoughtful communication</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-jingwen-life-education-20261017</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-jingwen-life-education-20261017</guid><description>A Life News Agency report published on 17 October describes a BLIA life-education session held at Jingwen High School in Taipei on 16 October. Through stories and discussion, 160 students explored noticing emotions, expressing themselves clearly and communicating with others. The session also encouraged volunteering and everyday care for people around them. Published: 2026-10-17 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180623</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Cebu temple visit builds understanding through books and goodwill</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-cien-interfaith-visit-20261017</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-cien-interfaith-visit-20261017</guid><description>A Life News Agency report published on 17 October describes a visit by representatives of Fo Guang Shan’s Cebu temple and BLIA to a local temple on 16 October. Gifts included calligraphy and a Buddhist book collection. The exchange offered a simple example of building local religious friendships through respectful visits, reading and goodwill. Published: 2026-10-17 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180624</description><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Taipei Buddhist choir shares songs and companionship with older people</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-choir-eldercare-20261017</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-choir-eldercare-20261017</guid><description>A Life News Agency report published on 17 October describes a charity performance at a Taipei eldercare centre on 15 October. The 1953 Fo Guang choir shared familiar songs, group singing and movement with residents. The visit offers an example of Humanistic Buddhism expressed through companionship and everyday care. Published: 2026-10-17 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180627</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>FPMT October newsletter gathers community updates and study resources</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-october-newsletter-20261016</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-october-newsletter-20261016</guid><description>FPMT published its October newsletter on 16 October, bringing together updates from its worldwide community, charitable projects, teachings and new study resources. The issue looks back over recent activities and links readers to further learning. Follow the official announcement to explore the full issue and its linked resources. Published: 2026-10-16 · FPMT official website https://fpmt.org/fpmt-community-news/october-2026-newsletter/</description><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Educators share practical ways to bring kindness into school life</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-three-good-education-20261016</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-three-good-education-20261016</guid><description>Life News Agency reports on 16 October that nearly 400 school leaders and teachers met at Jin Guang Ming Temple on 15 October. School examples connected character education with reading, volunteering, care for peers and repairing relationships. The discussion focused on putting kindness into everyday actions. This is a report on a completed educational gathering, not a Buddhist3D registration service. Published: 2026-10-16 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180604</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Manila temple welcomes diplomats for Buddhist cultural exchange</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-manila-interfaith-visit-20261016</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-manila-interfaith-visit-20261016</guid><description>Life News Agency reports on 16 October that diplomats visited Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple in Manila on 13 October. The visit included Buddhist cultural activities, an offering of lights and a vegetarian meal. Discussions connected Humanistic Buddhism with character education and community care. This is a retrospective of a visit in the Philippines, not an upcoming registration notice. Published: 2026-10-16 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180617</description><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Tzu Chi reflects on fifteen years of educational support in Queensland</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-queensland-school-community-20261015</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-queensland-school-community-20261015</guid><description>Tzu Chi’s 15 October article looks back at a scholarship and gratitude gathering at Queensland’s Brassall State School on 18 September. A relationship begun after the 2011 floods developed into sustained student support, environmental learning and character education. Children also took part in small acts of giving. Publication and gathering dates are distinct; this is not a new scholarship application notice. Published: 2026-10-15 · Tzu Chi Charity Foundation · Global website https://global.tzuchi.org/queensland-school-celebration-highlights-fifteen-years-of-community-support</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Pure Land publisher introduces a German edition of two Buddhist works</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-plb-german-pureland-volume4-20261015</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-plb-german-pureland-volume4-20261015</guid><description>The Pure Land publisher’s website listed a German-language book announcement on 15 October. Its book page brings together the Chapter on the Easy Path and the Twelve Adorations, with a full PDF link. The first edition is dated October 2026 without a specific day; 15 October refers to the announcement. This is an online reading resource, not an event in a presumed German-speaking country. Published: 2026-10-15 · Pure Land Buddhism · Official publisher website https://plb.tw/tc/book_6_in.aspx?id=334&amp;chk=adc77a84-8379-4eec-b9e5-17a3b2ab6713</description><category>Pure Land &amp; chanting</category><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category></item><item><title>Vienna Fo Guang Shan welcomes neighbours through meditation and cultural exchange</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-vienna-open-day-20261015</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-vienna-open-day-20261015</guid><description>Life News Agency reports on 15 October that Vienna Fo Guang Shan joined an Austrian Buddhist open day on 11 October, welcoming more than 40 local visitors. Tours, walking meditation, tea, calligraphy and chanting introduced Humanistic Buddhism through cultural exchange. The report covers a completed gathering; this listing does not imply a partnership with Buddhist3D. Published: 2026-10-15 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180588</description><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>A Paraguay Buddhist retreat brings mindful attention into everyday movement</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-paraguay-one-day-meditation-20261015</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-paraguay-one-day-meditation-20261015</guid><description>Life News Agency’s 15 October report looks back at a one-day retreat held in Ciudad del Este on 11 October. Sitting meditation, walking, outdoor practice and tea offered different ways to develop attention. Participants were encouraged to bring awareness into family life and everyday interactions. This is a completed-course retrospective, not a registration notice. Published: 2026-10-15 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180591</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Nan Tien residency connects children’s literature with everyday compassion</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-nantien-childrens-books-20261015</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-nantien-childrens-books-20261015</guid><description>Life News Agency’s 15 October report looks back at a Nan Tien Temple residency that concluded on 9 October. Sixteen Australian children’s writers and illustrators explored temple life alongside their creative work. Meditation, calligraphy and daily encounters offered ways to express compassion and gratitude in children’s literature. This is a cultural retrospective, not an application notice. Published: 2026-10-15 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180599</description><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Tzu Chi reflects on sustained flood recovery work in Washington state</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-washington-flood-home-recovery-20261013</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-washington-flood-home-recovery-20261013</guid><description>Tzu Chi’s 13 October report looks back at a cleanup on 27 June 2026 in Cape Horn, Washington. Seattle volunteers worked with local partners to remove debris left by the December 2025 floods, helping households and protecting the nearby river environment. Publication and service dates differ: this is a recovery retrospective, not a new disaster alert or a registration notice. Published: 2026-10-13 · Tzu Chi Charity Foundation · Global website https://global.tzuchi.org/volunteer-partnership-restores-homes-for-flood-survivors-in-washington</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Yanchao Buddhist volunteers support eldercare centres with donated rice</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-yanchao-eldercare-rice-20261013</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-yanchao-eldercare-rice-20261013</guid><description>Life News Agency reports on 13 October that Yanchao BLIA volunteers visited two long-term care centres in Kaohsiung on 12 October and donated 20 boxes of rice. The completed visit supported everyday care and expressed respect for older people. The account offers a practical example of Humanistic Buddhism through community service and companionship. Published: 2026-10-13 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180565</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Dongzen Buddhist College welcomes young learners into a new academic year</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-dongzen-new-academic-year-20261013</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-dongzen-new-academic-year-20261013</guid><description>Life News Agency reports on 13 October that Dongzen Buddhist College held its opening ceremony on 11 October, welcoming 23 young people into the college and youth academy. Orientation introduces temple life, Buddhist etiquette and basic meditation. Teachers encouraged steady learning and positive habits. This covers a completed ceremony; consult the college for admission details. Published: 2026-10-13 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180566</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Tzu Chi reports community and refugee health outreach in Bangkok</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-bangkok-community-health-20261012</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-bangkok-community-health-20261012</guid><description>Tzu Chi’s report published on 12 October looks back at community outreach in Bangkok from 20–30 August. Nursing and long-term care students, accompanied by faculty and local teams, helped with free health checks, home assessments and health education for vulnerable residents and urban refugee families. The publication date and the earlier service dates are kept distinct. Published: 2026-10-12 · Tzu Chi Global https://global.tzuchi.org/vulnerable-residents-and-refugees-receive-medical-care-in-thailand</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Pingtung Buddhist scouts and older people share intergenerational care</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-pingtung-intergenerational-care-20261012</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-pingtung-intergenerational-care-20261012</guid><description>Life News Agency’s 12 October report describes a gathering held at Fo Guang Shan Pingtung Hall on 11 October. Older people and Buddhist scouts shared companionship, movement and crafts. Children helped guests take their seats and served tea, while volunteers supported sachet making. The account shows respect and compassion through practical care. This covers a completed gathering, not registration. Published: 2026-10-12 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180553</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Lotus photography at Xin Ma Temple invites reflection through Buddhist art</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-johor-lotus-photography-20261012</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-johor-lotus-photography-20261012</guid><description>Life News Agency reports on 12 October that a lotus photography exhibition by Ji Weixiong opened at Fo Guang Shan’s Xin Ma Temple in Johor Bahru on 10 October. Forty-five works explore blossoms, seed pods and fading leaves, connecting observation of nature with Buddhist art and everyday reflection. Consult the source and venue for visiting arrangements. Published: 2026-10-12 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180554</description><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Fo Guang Shan’s Delhi clinic brings community care across borders</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-delhi-charity-clinic-20261011</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-delhi-charity-clinic-20261011</guid><description>Life News Agency reports on 11 October that a Fo Guang Shan team held a charitable clinic in New Delhi’s Meera Bagh on 9 October. Clinicians, volunteers and novice monks worked together on consultations, translation and reception. The account shows community care as a practical expression of compassion and a learning opportunity for young participants. Published: 2026-10-11 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180529</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>A day of meditation at Brazil’s Zu Lai Temple connects attention with daily care</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-brazil-one-day-meditation-20261011</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-brazil-one-day-meditation-20261011</guid><description>Life News Agency’s 11 October report describes a one-day retreat held at Brazil’s Zu Lai Temple on 10 October, with 63 participants. Sitting, walking, outdoor practice and cleaning shared spaces connected meditation with everyday care. Participants reflected on attention, nature and compassion. This is coverage of a completed activity, not a registration announcement. Published: 2026-10-11 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180517</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>CBETA announces an API key transition for its online text services</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-cbeta-online-api-key-announcement-20261011</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-cbeta-online-api-key-announcement-20261011</guid><description>CBETA’s 11 October announcement plans an API key mechanism around 1 December with its 2026.R3 release, with a development preview already available. During transition, requests without a key retain a lower allowance; valid keys will be required afterward. The transition end date will be announced separately. Developers and researchers using Buddhist text data can consult the original notice to prepare their access. Published: 2026-10-11 · CBETA Foundation https://cbeta.org/post/31394</description><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category></item><item><title>Hong Kong lecture explores Buddhist media and care for society</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-hongkong-buddhist-media-lecture-20261010</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-hongkong-buddhist-media-lecture-20261010</guid><description>A 6 October lecture at the Chinese University of Hong Kong used the Merit Times newspaper to explore how Humanistic Buddhism engages with news, culture, education and community service. Speakers and participants also discussed Buddhist media in the digital age. Life News Agency published its retrospective on 10 October. Published: 2026-10-10 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180498</description><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Geneva Buddhist volunteers care for shared streets and public spaces</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-geneva-community-cleanup-20261010</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-geneva-community-cleanup-20261010</guid><description>Life News Agency reports on 10 October that BLIA Geneva members joined a municipal clean-up in Le Grand-Saconnex on 3 October. During two hours of service, volunteers collected cigarette ends, plastic bottles and other waste from streets and public spaces, combining environmental care with contact with local residents. Published: 2026-10-10 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180499</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Bangkok temple and Buddhist university share learning and education goals</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-bangkok-buddhist-education-exchange-20261010</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-bangkok-buddhist-education-exchange-20261010</guid><description>On 9 October, Thaihua Temple in Bangkok hosted an offering ceremony and Dharma lecture with monastics from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. The gathering included Chinese, English and Thai scripture gifts and discussion of Buddhist education. An affiliated college at the temple was proposed; the report does not establish that it has opened. Published: 2026-10-10 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180503</description><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Rajgir volunteers connect child hygiene education with family care</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-rajgir-child-hygiene-20261009</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-rajgir-child-hygiene-20261009</guid><description>Tzu Chi’s 9 October report looks back at an outreach visit to Badripur village in Rajgir, India, on 14 August. Thirteen volunteers and staff demonstrated head-lice care and everyday hygiene to 60 residents and provided supplies for families. Discussions with local schools explored future uniform support, connecting children’s health, learning and community care. Published: 2026-10-09 · Tzu Chi global website https://global.tzuchi.org/tackling-head-lice-and-child-hygiene-in-rajgir-india</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>FPMT and Kopan communities support recovery after Nepal floods</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-nepal-flood-recovery-20261009</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-nepal-flood-recovery-20261009</guid><description>Published on 9 October, FPMT's report describes continuing support after Nepal's August floods. Kopan Monastery, Kopan Nunnery and relief partners provided assistance, including help on 25 September for families displaced to Kathmandu. The report describes assessing households' needs as care moves from emergency relief toward recovery and longer-term resettlement. Published: 2026-10-09 · FPMT official website https://fpmt.org/charitable-activities/recovery-efforts-continue-following-the-august-floods-in-nepal/</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Children and volunteers welcome older visitors at Fuguo Temple</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-tainan-fuguo-elder-companionship-20261009</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-tainan-fuguo-elder-companionship-20261009</guid><description>On 8 October, 17 older people with limited mobility from Annan Hospital visited Fuguo Temple with carers, volunteers and relatives, according to Life News Agency. Monastics led prayers, while Cihang Kindergarten children shared dancing, cake and conversation—a warm example of care across generations. Published: 2026-10-09 · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180491</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Finding Buddhist community while travelling: a San Bao Temple visit</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-sanfrancisco-sanbao-temple-visit-20261009</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-sanfrancisco-sanbao-temple-visit-20261009</guid><description>Life News Agency reports that US Navy serviceman Jon Sallee visited San Bao Temple in San Francisco on 7 October. A monastic introduced the temple and Fo Guang Shan’s work. Sallee described seeking out Buddhist temples during his travels, illustrating how local communities can support continued practice away from home. Published: 2026-10-09 · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180490</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Buddhist reading and reflection at Penghu Prison</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-penghu-prison-reading-20261009</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-penghu-prison-reading-20261009</guid><description>A Life News Agency report describes a Buddhist studies examination held by Fo Guang Shan’s Compassion Social Welfare Foundation and Penghu Prison on 7 October, with 26 inmates participating. Teachers encouraged applying reading and reflection to everyday choices. Accounts from participants of different faiths highlight ongoing support and mutual respect. Published: 2026-10-09 · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180487</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category></item><item><title>Bangkok volunteers offer vegetarian meals and shelter after floods</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-bangkok-flood-meals-shelter-20261008</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-bangkok-flood-meals-shelter-20261008</guid><description>Tzu Chi reports on 8 October that Bangkok volunteers prepared 300 vegetarian meals daily from 27 September and delivered essential supplies. On 28 September, 30 flood-affected residents moved into the local Jing Si Hall. The report looks back at relief and temporary shelter in Prawet District, showing practical care for people displaced by flooding. Published: 2026-10-08 · Tzu Chi global website https://global.tzuchi.org/heavy-rains-flood-bangkok-leaving-thousands-in-need-of-relief</description><category>Compassion in action</category></item><item><title>A new Pure Land article explores the term 'heavenly beings' in scripture</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-plb-pureland-heavenly-beings-20261008</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-plb-pureland-heavenly-beings-20261008</guid><description>PLB lists a new excerpt from Dharma Master Jingzong's commentary on the Treatise on Birth in the Pure Land, published on 8 October. It distinguishes outward appearance from inner realization when explaining scriptural references to 'heavenly beings.' Read the original for this tradition's discussion of bodhisattva manifestations and non-retrogression. Published: 2026-10-08 · PLB Pure Land Buddhism · Dharma Master Jingzong https://plb.tw/tc/jingzong_3_in.aspx?mid=26&amp;id=928&amp;cid=253&amp;chk=291b4ad4-7718-4824-ad57-e4791227aa5b</description><category>Pure Land &amp; chanting</category><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category></item><item><title>FPMT reviews Serkong Rinpoche’s summer teachings and shared learning in Europe</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-serkong-summer-teaching-review-20261008</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-serkong-summer-teaching-review-20261008</guid><description>FPMT’s 8 October report looks back at Serkong Rinpoche’s May–August visits to centres in France and Italy, with teachings on meditation, bodhicitta, compassion and emptiness. Alexander Berzin supported several courses with review and question sessions, helping students continue their learning together. Published: 2026-10-08 · FPMT official website https://fpmt.org/fpmt-community-news/a-summer-of-connection-serkong-rinpoches-european-teaching-tour/</description><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>A mobile library connects languages and cultures at a Yilan school</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-yilan-book-van-cultural-exchange-20261008</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-yilan-book-van-cultural-exchange-20261008</guid><description>On 5 October, Fo Guang Shan’s mobile library visited Jinyue Elementary School in Yilan, Taiwan. Two Paraguayan students studying at Fo Guang University joined the volunteers. Stories, games and exchanges across several languages helped children and visitors learn about one another’s cultures. The report was published on 8 October. Published: 2026-10-08 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/雲水書車牽起國際交流　巴拉圭學子走進金岳國小.html</description><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Taichung Buddhist volunteers teach responsible digital habits</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-taichung-digital-citizenship-20261008</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-taichung-digital-citizenship-20261008</guid><description>On 7 October, BLIA held a life education session for about 250 pupils and teachers at Xining Elementary School in Taichung. Interactive exercises introduced time management, checking online information and considerate communication, connecting everyday digital habits with responsibility and empathy. Published: 2026-10-08 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180472</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Nanhua students explore Taiwan through Buddhist and museum visits</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-nanhua-students-cultural-tour-20261008</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-nanhua-students-cultural-tour-20261008</guid><description>On 3 October, Nanhua University took 67 new overseas students to Fo Guang Shan in Kaohsiung and Chimei Museum in Tainan. Buddhist culture and art visits offered ways to learn about their new surroundings, alongside the university’s support for settling into study and daily life. Published: 2026-10-08 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180479</description><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>CBETA uses a Chan dialogue to explain textual comparison and careful reading</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-cbeta-chan-textual-collation-20261008</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-cbeta-chan-textual-collation-20261008</guid><description>A CBETA reading article published on 8 October examines variant characters in a Chan dialogue to show how editions, language and historical context can clarify Buddhist texts. It encourages readers to investigate allusions, punctuation and copying errors before building doctrinal interpretations around difficult wording. Published: 2026-10-08 · CBETA Foundation https://cbeta.org/post/31391</description><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category></item><item><title>Legal advice and practical support help displaced families in Warsaw</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-warsaw-legal-companionship-20261007</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-warsaw-legal-companionship-20261007</guid><description>Tzu Chi’s report published on 7 October looks back at legal support in Warsaw, Poland. Beginning in late May 2026, seven weekly sessions with the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights helped 148 displaced Ukrainians understand residency and related procedures. Volunteers also assisted with communication and document preparation. Published: 2026-10-07 · Tzu Chi global website https://global.tzuchi.org/restoring-stability-for-displaced-ukrainians-in-warsaw</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Boston Buddhist scouts care for nature at Arlington Reservoir</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-boston-reservoir-scouts-20261007</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-boston-reservoir-scouts-20261007</guid><description>Life News Agency reports on a 4 October service day at Arlington Reservoir in Massachusetts. Twenty-five Buddhist scouts and parents helped remove invasive plants, spread wood chips and observe birds, connecting hands-on community work with care for local habitats. Published: 2026-10-07 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/波士頓佛光童軍團　走進水庫愛護大自然.html</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>New York volunteers join church meal service with plant-based food</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-newyork-interfaith-meals-20261006</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-newyork-interfaith-meals-20261006</guid><description>A Tzu Chi report published on 6 October looks back at volunteers preparing 120 plant-based main courses in Manhattan on 25 July. Church partners added produce and bread. The report describes monthly teamwork and respectful meal service that brings practical care to residents in need. Published: 2026-10-06 · Tzu Chi global website https://global.tzuchi.org/interfaith-collaboration-brings-hot-meals-to-manhattan-residents</description><category>Compassion in action</category></item><item><title>Hwadzan introduces a seal-script Infinite Life Sutra edition and online reading</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-hwadzan-infinite-life-seal-script-20261006</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-hwadzan-infinite-life-seal-script-20261006</guid><description>Hwadzan's book announcement, dated 6 October, introduces a seal-script edition of the Infinite Life Sutra and links to an electronic reader and print-copy requests. Its calligraphic presentation offers another way to encounter a Chinese Buddhist text. Consult the original page for the edition, reading options and request conditions. Published: 2026-10-06 · Hwadzan Pure Land teaching network https://www.hwadzan.com/archives/149423</description><category>Pure Land &amp; chanting</category><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category></item><item><title>FPMT September review: education and dialogue in France and Italy</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-france-italy-community-roundup-20261006</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-france-italy-community-roundup-20261006</guid><description>FPMT’s September roundup, published on 6 October, includes a climate discussion at Nalanda Monastery in France, meditation introduced to teenagers in Naples, and interreligious monastic dialogue in Italy. These selected reports revisit work carried out in September; the full source also covers other countries. Published: 2026-10-06 · FPMT official website https://fpmt.org/fpmt-community-news/family-feeling-news-roundup-sept-2026/</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category></item><item><title>Western Australia meditation day brings awareness to meals and tea</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-western-australia-mindful-day-20261006</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-western-australia-mindful-day-20261006</guid><description>Life News Agency reports on 6 October that Fo Guang Shan’s Western Australia temple held an English meditation day on 3 October. Sitting, tai chi, walking, mindful meals, tea and practical work connected attention with gratitude and compassion. The article shares experiences from a completed course rather than inviting new registrations. Published: 2026-10-06 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/西澳英文一日禪　從一餐一茶學習安住當下.html</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Nepal flood relief uses vouchers to meet families’ different needs</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-nepal-flood-vouchers-20261005</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-nepal-flood-vouchers-20261005</guid><description>Published on 5 October, Tzu Chi’s report describes shopping vouchers distributed to 292 flood-affected households in Galchhi, Nepal, on 19 September, alongside support such as folding beds. Families could choose essential items for their own circumstances. This is a retrospective relief report, not a new fundraising or registration notice. Published: 2026-10-05 · Tzu Chi global website https://global.tzuchi.org/shopping-vouchers-bring-hope-to-nepal-flood-survivors</description><category>Compassion in action</category></item><item><title>French Buddhist institute reflects on fifteen years of Nyung Na practice</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-france-nyungna-fifteen-years-20261005</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-france-nyungna-fifteen-years-20261005</guid><description>An FPMT report dated 5 October reflects on the fifteenth series of Nyung Na practice at Institut Vajra Yogini in France, held from November 2025 to June 2026. It describes monastic guidance, accommodation support and online access that helped more people engage with this Avalokiteshvara practice. Published: 2026-10-05 · FPMT official website https://fpmt.org/charitable-activities/projects/retreats-and-practices/rejoicing-in-fifteen-consecutive-years-of-nyung-na-retreats-at-institut-vajra-yogini/</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Toronto temple shares mindfulness and appreciative joy in English</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-toronto-halfday-meditation-20261005</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-toronto-halfday-meditation-20261005</guid><description>Life News Agency reports on 5 October that Fo Guang Shan Toronto welcomed 14 participants to an English half-day meditation session on 3 October. Sitting, walking, tea practice and discussion introduced newcomers and returning students to everyday awareness and appreciative joy in others’ happiness. Published: 2026-10-05 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/幸福就在當下　多倫多佛光山英文半日禪體悟「喜無量心」.html</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>84000 highlights an open-access study of the Tibetan canon</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-84000-tibetan-canon-open-volume-20261005</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-84000-tibetan-canon-open-volume-20261005</guid><description>In an announcement dated 5 October, 84000 highlights an open-access volume on the Kangyur and Tengyur, edited by members of its translation team. It explores how texts were organised and transmitted, with a link to the full book. The book’s publication date is 20 August; 5 October is the announcement date. Published: 2026-10-05 · 84000 · Translating the Words of the Buddha https://84000.co/events/new-open-access-volume-on-the-making-of-the-tibetan-canon</description><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category></item><item><title>Madrid Buddhist community shares walking, meditation and tai chi</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-madrid-meditation-taichi-20261004</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-madrid-meditation-taichi-20261004</guid><description>Life News Agency reports on 4 October that a Madrid BLIA subchapter welcomed 23 members and newcomers for walking, tai chi and meditation the previous day. The gathering offered a relaxed introduction to the community through shared practice and mutual care in a natural setting. Published: 2026-10-04 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/2/180437</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Buddha’s Light world members’ meeting opens in Taipei</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-world-members-taipei-20261003</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-world-members-taipei-20261003</guid><description>The Buddha’s Light International Association opened its 2026 World Members’ Meeting at Taipei Dome on 3 October. Life News Agency reports participation from 98 associations across 41 countries and territories, with gathering, Buddhist observances and prayers for world peace. Published: 2026-10-03 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180433</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Monks and students from Korea’s Tongdosa visit Fo Guang Shan</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-tongdosa-study-exchange-20261003</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-tongdosa-study-exchange-20261003</guid><description>A 24-member group of teachers and students from Korea’s Tongdosa visited Fo Guang Shan in Kaohsiung on 3 October and joined the morning service. Life News Agency describes Tongdosa’s monastic education and this exchange between the two temples. Published: 2026-10-03 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/3/180429</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Tzu Chi supports Ukrainian newcomer children in Canada</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-canada-ukrainian-school-support-20261002</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-canada-ukrainian-school-support-20261002</guid><description>A newly published Tzu Chi report looks back at an August 13 gathering in New Westminster, Canada. Volunteers worked with a Ukrainian Catholic church to provide school supplies and recycled-material blankets to 23 Ukrainian children, alongside activities about teamwork, kind communication and small acts of giving. Published: 2026-10-02 · Tzu Chi Charity Foundation https://global.tzuchi.org/volunteers-support-ukrainian-newcomer-families-before-school-year-in-canada</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>FPMT reports seven grants supporting retreat facilities and practitioners</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-practice-grants-20261002</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-practice-grants-20261002</guid><description>FPMT reports seven 2026 Practice and Retreat Fund grants totaling US$44,138.41, supporting facilities, practitioner assistance and retreat capacity in France, the US, the UK and Romania. Published: 2026-10-02 · FPMT Charitable Projects https://fpmt.org/charitable-activities/projects/retreats-and-practices/supporting-practice-and-rejoicing-across-the-fpmt-mandala/</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>BLIA brings emotional learning to a Taipei primary school</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-taipei-school-emotion-learning-20261002</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-taipei-school-emotion-learning-20261002</guid><description>BLIA’s Pumen First Chapter held a life education lesson at Yucheng Elementary School in Taipei’s Nangang district on September 29. The lecturer used animated film examples, everyday stories and classroom discussion to guide students in exploring emotions, acknowledging feelings and considering different perspectives on a problem. Published: 2026-10-02 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180414</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Ven. Hsin Ting shares Buddhist reflections on life in Sydney</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-sydney-life-philosophy-20261002</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-sydney-life-philosophy-20261002</guid><description>Life News Agency reports on a September 27 Dharma lecture in Sydney. Ven. Hsin Ting explored suffering and its cessation through the Four Noble Truths and right thought, encouraging listeners from different cultural backgrounds and age groups to practise compassion and benefit others in daily life. Published: 2026-10-02 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/8/180415</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Macau Buddhist community connects walking with plant-based giving</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-macau-vegrun-walk-20261002</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-macau-vegrun-walk-20261002</guid><description>Life News Agency reports on BLIA Macau’s VEGRUN charity walk on September 26, followed by a vegetarian barbecue. Steps collected during the campaign are linked to a planned vegetable donation, bringing exercise, care for life and community support together through a shared activity. Published: 2026-10-02 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180413</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Indonesian volunteers bring compassion into community kitchens</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-indonesia-vegetarian-kitchens-20261001</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-indonesia-vegetarian-kitchens-20261001</guid><description>Tzu Chi’s new report revisits vegetarian initiatives held in Indonesia in August. Volunteers demonstrated home cooking in Tangerang and prepared meals during a ten-day campaign in Selatpanjang. A local Buddhist temple opened its kitchen, while residents of different faiths helped turn care for life and the environment into shared community work. Published: 2026-10-01 · Tzu Chi Charity Foundation https://global.tzuchi.org/kitchen-initiatives-foster-compassion-and-plant-based-habits-in-indonesia</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>SuttaCentral adds endnotes to Saṃyutta Nikāya EPUB and HTML editions</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-suttacentral-sn-endnotes-20261001</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-suttacentral-sn-endnotes-20261001</guid><description>In SuttaCentral’s Updates forum, HongDa confirmed on October 1 that endnotes had been added to the Saṃyutta Nikāya EPUB and HTML publications. The update addresses a reader’s report of missing notes and supports consulting annotations while reading offline. Published: 2026-10-01 · SuttaCentral Updates forum https://discourse.suttacentral.net/t/i-finished-annotations-for-sn/43411/38</description><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category></item><item><title>Young Jodo Shu monks raise funds for Kumamoto recovery</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-jodo-kumamoto-relief-20261001</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-jodo-kumamoto-relief-20261001</guid><description>Jodo Shu reports relief fundraising held at Osaka’s Hōzenji on 4 August and Nagano’s Zenkōji on 20 August. Donations are intended for Kumamoto disaster support through public institutions. Published: 2026-10-01 · Jodo Shu official website https://jodo.or.jp/newspaper/news/21349/</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Jodo Shu announces a fourth term for Kōmyōji’s head priest</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-jodo-komyoji-head-priest-20261001</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-jodo-komyoji-head-priest-20261001</guid><description>Jodo Shu reports that its committee decided on 7 September to appoint Kōmyōji’s 113th head priest to a fourth term, from 6 October 2026 to 5 October 2030. Published: 2026-10-01 · Jodo Shu official website https://jodo.or.jp/newspaper/news/21345/</description><category>Pure Land &amp; chanting</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Yilan care home brings food memories and listening to elder care</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-yilan-elder-food-memories-20261001</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-yilan-elder-food-memories-20261001</guid><description>On October 1, Songbaiyuan, a residential care facility attached to Fo Guang Shan’s Lanyang charity home, held a food and snack gathering. Residents discussed everyday meals with a dietitian and shared childhood memories prompted by a traditional snack. The report highlights listening to older people’s preferences as part of daily care. Published: 2026-10-01 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180407</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Toronto Buddhist community connects vegetarian cooking with care for life</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-toronto-vegetarian-learning-20261001</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-toronto-vegetarian-learning-20261001</guid><description>BLIA’s North York chapters held a vegetarian cooking session in the Toronto area on September 27. Phoebe Ko demonstrated vegan chocolate pudding and okra salad, while participants discussed ingredients and cooking. The report connects practical food education with Buddhist care for living beings and the environment. Published: 2026-10-01 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180399</description><category>Compassion in action</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Australian Fo Guang scouts explore Buddhist community and culture in Tainan</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-australian-scouts-tainan-20261001</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-australian-scouts-tainan-20261001</guid><description>Life News Agency reports that 71 members of an Australian Fo Guang scout group visited Tainan on September 29 and met local scouts at Fo Guang Shan’s Nan Tai temple. Cultural visits, group activities and an exchange of gifts offered ways to learn about Humanistic Buddhism and build friendships. Published: 2026-10-01 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180400</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category></item><item><title>CBETA explores merit and wisdom through The Elephant and the Arhat</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-cbeta-elephant-arhat-20261001</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-cbeta-elephant-arhat-20261001</guid><description>CBETA’s new Dharma commentary uses a traditional story about an elephant and an arhat to consider generosity, ethical conduct and wisdom together. References to Chinese Buddhist texts let readers follow the discussion back to its sources. Published: 2026-10-01 · CBETA Foundation https://cbeta.org/post/31385</description><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category></item><item><title>Tzu Chi’s Hayward clinic adds vision care and youth language support</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-hayward-clinic-20260930</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-hayward-clinic-20260930</guid><description>Tzu Chi USA reports on a September 6 free clinic in Hayward, California, where 46 medical staff and volunteers offered dental and traditional Chinese medicine care. Vision services were introduced at the location for the first time, while young volunteers helped Spanish-speaking residents communicate with the team. The report shows community care growing through practical cooperation. Published: 2026-09-30 · Tzu Chi USA https://tzuchi.us/blog/bringing-vision-healing-and-hope-to-hayward-california</description><category>Compassion in action</category></item><item><title>Fo Guang Shan brings movement and cultural exchange to Ontario Culture Days</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-ontario-culture-days-20260930</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-ontario-culture-days-20260930</guid><description>A wellness dance class from Fo Guang Shan Toronto joined Ontario Culture Days at Meadowvale Community Church on September 26. The group demonstrated Baduanjin exercises and a traditional fan routine, inviting people of different ages and cultural backgrounds to take part. The exchange offered a shared space for movement and learning across faith communities. Published: 2026-09-30 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180360</description><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Malaysia’s Dong Zen gallery explores Master Hsing Yun’s life and work</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-dongzen-exhibition-20260930</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-dongzen-exhibition-20260930</guid><description>Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery’s Dong Zen branch in Malaysia has opened a commemorative exhibition on Master Hsing Yun’s life and work. Images, art and music explore Humanistic Buddhism in culture, education and charity. The September 27 opening brought singing and dance together, inviting reflection on carrying this spirit into everyday life. Published: 2026-09-30 · Fo Guang Shan · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180361</description><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>From Ladakh to Taiwan: young people take refuge and precepts</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-ladakh-taiwan-20260929</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-ladakh-taiwan-20260929</guid><description>Huichung Temple shares the experiences of Nanhua University students from Ladakh who joined the refuge and precepts ceremony on 27 September—a story of Buddhist education across borders. Published: 2026-09-29 · Fo Guang Shan Huichung Temple https://huichung.fgs.org.tw/%E4%BD%9B%E5%85%89%E5%B1%B1%E4%B8%AD%E5%8D%80%E4%B8%89%E7%9A%88%E4%BA%94%E6%88%92%E3%80%80%E6%8B%89%E9%81%94%E5%85%8B%E9%9D%92%E5%B9%B4%E5%8F%97%E6%88%92%E8%96%AA%E7%81%AB%E7%9B%B8%E5%82%B3/</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Dunhuang mural art comes to Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery in Japan</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-dunhuang-japan-20260929</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fgs-dunhuang-japan-20260929</guid><description>Life News Agency reports that the Japan gallery opened a Dunhuang mural exhibition on 27 September, bringing Buddhist imagery and dance together. Follow the original report for exhibition details. Published: 2026-09-29 · Life News Agency https://www.lnanews.com/news/180346</description><category>Buddhist culture &amp; art</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>CBETA introduces a mobile reading interface for Buddhist texts</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-cbeta-mobile-reading-20260929</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-cbeta-mobile-reading-20260929</guid><description>CBETA has introduced a mobile interface for reading Chinese Buddhist texts in a browser, with bookmarks, full-text search and dictionary lookup. Reading progress is saved in the current browser, making it easier to return to a text during the day. Published: 2026-09-29 · CBETA Foundation https://cbeta.org/post/31365</description><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category></item><item><title>Tzu Chi’s weekly roundup: care across communities</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-weekly155-20260927</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-tzuchi-weekly155-20260927</guid><description>Issue 155 covers the medical volunteers’ 30th anniversary, rural Mid-Autumn outreach and refugee education in Türkiye. Find this edition in the official weekly’s issue archive. Published: 2026-09-27 · Tzu Chi Digital Weekly · issue 155 https://weekly.tzuchi.org.tw/</description><category>Compassion in action</category></item><item><title>Hwadzan shares a ceremony retrospective from Australia</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-hwadzan-australia-ceremony-20260927</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-hwadzan-australia-ceremony-20260927</guid><description>Hwadzan shares a visual record of the Three Periods of Mindfulness ceremony held by the Pure Land Learning College in Australia on September 27. Follow the official record for a glimpse of the community’s shared practice. Published: 2026-09-27 · Hwadzan Pure Land Dharma Network https://hwadzan.org/archives/85368</description><category>Pure Land &amp; chanting</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Jodo Shu releases its September Dharma talk</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-jodo-talk-20260925</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-jodo-talk-20260925</guid><description>Jodo Shu has published its September talk, “温もりの中で” (“Amid warmth”). The Japanese-language video and earlier talks are available in its official Dharma talk collection. Published: 2026-09-25 · Jodo Shu official website https://jodo.or.jp/story/</description><category>Pure Land &amp; chanting</category></item><item><title>FPMT’s September newsletter brings study and service updates</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-newsletter-20260925</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-newsletter-20260925</guid><description>FPMT’s September newsletter gathers teachers’ advice, study resources, charitable project updates and community news. It offers starting points for learning and service within its Tibetan Mahayana tradition. Published: 2026-09-25 · FPMT International Office https://fpmt.org/fpmt-community-news/september-2026-newsletter-is-available/</description><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category></item><item><title>FPMT shares animal welfare work across four countries</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-animal-care-20260924</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-animal-care-20260924</guid><description>FPMT describes projects supported by its Animal Liberation Fund, including sanctuary facilities and ongoing care. The report offers examples of Buddhist compassion expressed through practical service. Published: 2026-09-24 · FPMT Charitable Projects https://fpmt.org/charitable-activities/animal-liberation-fund-compassion-in-action-across-the-world/</description><category>Compassion in action</category></item><item><title>Amaravati publishes Luang Por Amaro’s September talk</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-amaravati-amaro-talk-20260924</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-amaravati-amaro-talk-20260924</guid><description>Amaravati has published Luang Por Amaro’s talk and question-and-answer session recorded at the UK monastery on September 13. The official audio offers a way to explore teachings within the Theravada forest tradition. Published: 2026-09-24 · Amaravati Buddhist Monastery https://amaravati.org/audio/is-it-possible-to-trump-sa%E1%B9%81sara/</description><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>84000 publishes The Questions of Vimalaprabhā in English</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-84000-toh168-20260924</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-84000-toh168-20260924</guid><description>84000’s reading room lists The Questions of Vimalaprabhā (Toh 168), published on 24 September. Read the translation on the project’s own page, alongside its edition notes. Published: 2026-09-24 · 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha https://www.84000.co/translation/toh168</description><category>Scriptures &amp; learning</category></item><item><title>Mongolia’s Mani retreat continues a shared practice</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-mongolia-20260923</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-fpmt-mongolia-20260923</guid><description>FPMT looks back at Mongolia’s annual Mani retreat, held from 20 August to 17 September. The report describes practitioners, volunteers and the community sustaining a shared practice. Published: 2026-09-23 · FPMT Community News https://fpmt.org/fpmt-community-news/continuing-rinpoches-dream-the-mani-retreat-in-mongolia/</description><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item><item><title>Hwadzan shares a September Dharma visit to Australia</title><link>https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-hwadzan-australia-20260915</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://buddhist3d.com/en/news/#brief-hwadzan-australia-20260915</guid><description>Hwadzan shares a visual record of Ven. Wudao’s September 2026 Dharma visit to Australia, offering a glimpse of overseas Pure Land learning and community exchange. Published: 2026-09-15 · Hwadzan Pure Land teaching network https://www.hwadzan.info/archives/85140</description><category>Pure Land &amp; chanting</category><category>Temples &amp; communities</category></item></channel></rss>