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Buddhist literary awards explores heavy theme in 2023
Publication date 26 March 2023 | 20:52 | ICT

The 6th Buddhist Literary Awards are returning for 2023. The theme for this year’s short story and poetry contest is “Greed Brings Doom”.

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