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Buddhist leader calls on states to commit to "No First Use" of nuclear weapons in advance of NPT meeting

- On July 26, ahead of the Tenth NPT (Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons) Review Conference that opens ...

Former sports minister named suspect in Borobudur tweet case

Police have named former minister Roy Suryo as a suspect for digitally manipulating a photograph of a Buddhist statue ...

Police force hosts interfaith prayer event

The National Police Force hosted an interfaith prayer activity while commemorating the 76th Anniversary of the Police ...

Police assists nationwide renovations of 11,932 places of worship

The Indonesian National Police has provided assistance for the renovation of 11,932 worship places of various religious ...

German President Steinmeier enthralled by Borobudur Temple: Official

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was impressed by the Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, particularly ...

Government rescinds plan to increase Borobudur Temple entry fee

The government, in keeping with President Joko Widodo's (Jokowi's) instruction, decided to not proceed with the ...

Limiting visitors to climb Borobudur Temple inevitable step: Minister

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno stated that capping the number of visitors to climb Borobudur ...

G20 Indonesia

Indonesian temples embody spirit of G20: Minister Plate

Indonesian temples embody the spirit of harmony in diversity as well as resilience, which have inspired Indonesia's ...

Religious affairs minister lauds joint commemoration of 2022 Vesak Day

Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas lauded the joint commemoration of the 2022 Vesak Day held by the ...

Vesak Day as momentum to maintain harmony: House Speaker

This year’s Vesak 2566 Buddhist festival is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of helping each other and ...

President Jokowi wishes Happy Vesak Day to Buddhist communities

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), through his official Instagram account, wished Happy Vesak (Waisak) Day 2566 BE ...

Some 1,252 Buddhist inmates granted special Vesak Day remission

The Ministry of Law and Human Rights has granted special remissions to a total of 1,252 Buddhist inmates nationwide to ...

PUPR Ministry readies sarhunta at Borobudur Temple ahead of Vesak Day

The Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Ministry has readied tourism accommodation facilities (sarhunta) for the ...

Mayor presents commendations to students on National Education Day

Mayor of Surabaya Eri Cahyadi presented commendations to student achievers and offered scholarships to memorizers ...

Borobudur Temple to host Vesak Day commemoration

Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, will host the Vesak Day commemoration organized by the Representative of ...