Monastic Dance Courtyards in Ladakh and Zanskar
Joseph Houseal
10 June 2023
BDG columnist and dance researcher Joseph Houseal examines the role of setting in traditional tantric cham dance
Buddhistdoor View: Reclaiming the Spirit of Vesak in a Chaotic World
Buddhistdoor Global
20 May 2023
In our busy modern lives, Vesak offers a moment to reflect on the simple and timeless truths found in the life and teachings of the Buddha
Laying Off Employees Is Stressful
Jungto Society
15 May 2023
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim offers a Buddhist perspective on making choices and accepting consequences
Pharātarā Caitya in Cakraśālā: Where the Buddha Left His Imprint in Bangladesh
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
12 April 2023
How a site reputed to have been visited by the Buddha has hosted modern day festivals for Bangladeshi communities every New Year
In the Footsteps of the Buddha: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Leads 1,250 Jungto Practitioners on a Pilgrimage to India
Craig C Lewis
6 April 2023
Generosity and compassion on the path: embodying the legacy of an ancient spiritual heritage
Working in Old Age
Jungto Society
21 March 2023
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim describes how helping people to thrive in old age requires a more balanced and equitable society
How Do You See Current Political Issues from a Buddhist Perspective?
Jungto Society
23 February 2023
Taking the Middle Way in our approach to personal and social change
The Kandy Perahera – A Relic of a Ritual
Joseph Houseal
10 December 2022
The mysterious and ancient roots of Buddhist ritual dance in Sri Lanka
Engaged Buddhism: The Role of Spirituality and Faith in a Divided World
Harsha Navaratne
2 December 2022
Harsha Navaratne, chair of the executive committee of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, presents a vision for compassionate social change
Pavarana: The Theravada Tradition of Launching Sky Lanterns
Dipen Barua
19 October 2022
The lighting and releasing of sky lanterns as an ancient Buddhist festival marking the end of the rains retreat
Bon Odori: A Dance with the Ancestors
Joseph Houseal
13 August 2022
A colorful look into the Buddhist roots of one of Japan’s most iconic festivals
Gelongma Dompa (dgeslongma’i sdom pa): The Blessing of Bhikshuni Ordination in Bhutan
Dr. Tashi Zangmo
25 June 2022
A historic step toward manifesting greater equality within the monastic institutions of the Buddhadharma