Contemplating the Headless Buddha: The Photographic Work of Dinh Q. Lê
Photography as an artistic restructuring and…
The Greatest Gift: “For Our Long-lasting Benefit and Happiness”
Buddhist teachings on the environment
In Between Moments Of Patriarchy . . . Something Special Happens
A precious moment of female-focused inspiration in the…
Master Shandao’s Exegesis on the Deep Mind–The Four Scenarios of Doubt: The Claims of So-called “Buddhas”
Answering the challenges of even enlightened beings
Falguni Purnima: Celebrating Family Reunions and the Buddha’s Life
In South and Southeast Asia, important Buddhist festivals are often celebrated on the day of the full moon (Purnima). For instance, the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment,
Buddhistdoor View: Reflecting on 2016
What a year it’s been—brimming with economic and political upheavals that historians will be debating furiously for decades to come! Many joke (with a hint
What is a Buddha?
A finger pointing at the moon The simple question of “What is a Buddha?” was raised in a casual discussion with a venerable Pure Land
Buddhistdoor View: Communicating Buddhism to Young People
There is a problem communicating the relevance and essence of Buddhism to young people, a conclusion that can be inferred from a summary of the
Dharma Screenings: Buddhist Film and Pop Culture—Bringing Buddhism to Creative Media
In this three-part series, we explore the Buddhist presence in pop culture media. We first reviewed Toei Animation’s Buddha 2, and in our second entry we
Dharma Screenings: Buddhist Film and Pop Culture—Buddha 2: A Flawed Production with Compelling Characters
In this three-part series, we explore the Buddhist presence in pop culture media. We first review the second movie in the animated trilogy of Osamu
Namo Buddha Mountain: Walking in the Bodhisattva’s Path in Nepal
Nepal is one of the most sought after destinations whether for pilgrimage or tourism. In February 2012, when I was studying at the University of