Pure Land-Zen Dual Cultivation in 13th Century Vietnam and Today
An Tran
23 January 2025
An Tran explores the history and practice of Buddhist syncretism in Vietnam
Alexander the Great and the Buddha: A Cross-Cultural Evolution
Rebecca Wong
16 January 2025
Rebecca Wong’s interview with Prof. Georgios Halkias reveals striking mutual influences between Buddhism and the Hellenistic legacy
Buddhistdoor View: Shedding Our Sorrows in 2025
Buddhistdoor Global
4 January 2025
The snake is a symbol of wisdom across cultures and can serve as a venerable teacher for our own personal growth in 2025
Establishing Faith in the Pure Land Teaching in the Context of Practice
Alan Kwan
23 December 2024
If we want to be reborn in the Pure Land, we need to do these things to form a connection with Amitabha Buddha
The Spirit of Buddhist Truth: Conversations Beyond Sectarianism with Ven. Bhikkhuni Dhammadinna
Raymond Lam
21 November 2024
Theravada bhikkhuni and scholar Ven. Dhammadinna presents a historical case for moving beyond sectarian boundaries
Book Review: Buddhism & Political Theory
Johan Nilsson
31 October 2024
Matthew J. Moore’s analysis of Buddhist political theory remains an informative work that requires new input on multiple fronts
Buddhist Mindfulness Versus Secular Mindfulness, Part 1
LAM Yuen Ching, PhD
26 October 2024
Lam Yuen Ching examines some of the foundational differences between Buddhist mindfulness practices and their secular counterparts
Beginner’s Mind: Transformation of an Everyday Object to an Amulet
Daniel Zong
23 October 2024
A US college student studying Buddhist Materiality considers the meanings and implications of amulets and Buddhist imagery
A Tribute to the Late Prof. Dr. Kapila Abhyawansa (1938–2024): A Torchbearer of Buddhist Studies
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
8 October 2024
A veteran teacher of Buddhist Studies, Prof. Kapila mentored many students in South and Southeast Asia over a decades-long career
Securing the Future of Buddhist Scholarship: The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies at ACLS
Raymond Lam
13 September 2024
ACLS director of International Programs Dr. Deena Ragavan discusses a long partnership supporting Buddhist Studies scholars
Young Voices: The Next Generation: Buddhist Youth Group Experience at Chùa Tường Vân Lowell
Kian Burt
24 August 2024
A high school student in the US reflects on the relationships of young people with the Buddhist teaching in contemporary US communities
Rangjung Yeshe Institute and the Future of Buddhist Studies: Insights from Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Dr. Thomas Doctor
Craig C Lewis
13 August 2024
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Dr. Thomas Doctor share their perspectives on the role of Buddhist studies in a rapidly changing world