When one looks at the revival of Buddhism in India, it seems remarkable that of all the various Buddhist schools that sprouted up in Japan
At Khadro Ling, many of the sangha children meet each other again during the holidays, when their families attended the annual Essence of Siddhi Drubchen.
I was introduced to the Chan Meditation Center in New York in 1997, when I came to work as a volunteer for almost a month.
We are disturbed not by things,but by the views we take of things.Epictetus, The Encheiridion
The previous two articles in this column, which explored combining location-independence with letting the Dharma take the lead—what I term “lily padding”—described how tonglen dissolves the fear of
Recent years have seen a steady increase in scientific research into Buddhist beliefs and practices, in particular, research on mindfulness, which was pioneered more than 30
An interview with Kalmykia’s minister for economy and trade
I knew very little about Buddhism in Malaysia before I landed in that lush green country. My visit was the result of some last-minute changes
I have practiced visualizing and making mandala offerings for years, but when I entered the main temple at Ankor Wat, I found myself stepping onto
A narrative of Buddhism’s political wisdom in early…
As Buddhism has grown in popularity in North America, one aspect that has come to increasing prominence is its potential affinity for secularism. Books such
A recent report by the Washington, DC-based Pew Research Center projects that some of the world’s major religions are going to expand, with the notable
