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
Choice and Self-Contradiction
Jungto Society
13 June 2022
On taking personal responsibility and accepting the consequences of our choices
Nabji, Part Four: Guru Rinpoche Returns in 2022
Joseph Houseal
11 June 2022
Sustaining an ancient and sacred tantric dance lineage in Bhutan
Why Enlightenment?
Jungto Society
20 May 2022
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim offers a Buddhist perspective on enlightenment
Drepung Gomang Center: A Doorway to the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition in Russia
Lyudmila Klasanova
25 January 2022
One of the most active Buddhist organizations in Russia and a branch of Palden Tashi Drepung Gomang Monastic University, India.
Turning Old Wounds into Life Assets
Jungto Society
14 January 2022
Korean Zen master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim offers a teaching on dealing with old wounds and living in the present moment.
Mindful Christmas!
Ratnadevi
17 December 2021
Meditating on the ritual of Christmas as an opportunity to reflect on habit, culture, consumption, and mindfulness
Marking the 125th Birth Anniversary of Ven. Ananda Maitreya in England
Bodhicarini Upasika Jayasili Jacquetta Gomes
24 November 2021
Remembering a revered monk who played an invaluable role in the development of Buddhism in the West
Buddhism in Kalmykia: Construction of a Stupa as a Symbol of Unity
Lyudmila Klasanova
22 November 2021
Two stupas were built in Kalmykia this year: the Lotus Stupa and the Stupa of the Descent from Tushita Heaven, both consecrated by Telo Tulku Rinpoche.
Finding Excellence, Part 4: What Buddhists Do
Joseph Houseal
14 October 2016
Mutual amazement at what the other does not find extraordinary is a situation I regularly encounter when speaking with monk dancers. They usually cannot believe