The Sri Lankan writer expresses her country’s shadow and ongoing struggle with itself through a new acclaimed play
Bangladesh’s recent violence against Buddhists and other minorities is a stark reminder of the need for Buddhist peacemaking
New research shows a range of attitudes to one’s own and other religions in three Buddhist countries, two Muslim countries, and one multifaith country
While Sri Lanka protects the freedom of religion for all citizens, Buddhism holds special privileges in its constitution
Henepola Gunaratana acted as an early and highly successful Theravada Buddhist missionary and mindfulness popularizer in the US and beyond
An archeological story of the only stupa enshrining the relics of an enlightened figure of the Early Buddhist order of female monastics
While Buddhism has been singled out among Sri Lanka’s religions, some worry that a more fully secular approach is needed to ensure peace and stability
Buddhists in Sri Lanka have an opportunity to lead the country toward greater freedom and equality for all
Sri Lanka’s beleaguered government lifted a nationwide curfew to allow the country’s Buddhist majority to observe the festival of Vesak on Sunday, which commemorates the
The Sri Lankan monk has traveled all over the world and earned the title of Chief Sangha Nayaka of North America—the highest honor in his Buddhist lineage.
Sapling from Sri Lanka to be planted at Buddhist monastery in Victoria next year
A leading light and role model for Theravada bhikkhunis around the world
