Buddhists Discuss Self-Immolation and Protest after Climate Activist’s Death
The line between suicide and non-violent sacrifice can be difficult to see when others take their own lives in protest
Buddhist Monk, Civilians Killed as Junta Troops Raze Villages in Northern Myanmar
Myanmar junta troops are reported to have shot dead a Buddhist monk and three civilians while attacking villages inthe norther region of Sagaing.
Buddhists Open First Zen Center in Ireland
Soto Zen practitioners have a long-term home and resident teacher in Dublin after a long period of itinerancy
Book Review: Rebirth: A Guide to Mind, Karma, and Cosmos in the Buddhist World
There is perhaps no concept more central to the Buddhist worldview, yet more misunderstood and misused in modern parlance, than rebirth. His Holiness the Dalai
Hope and Sacrifice on Earth Day
The world marked Earth Day on 22 April. The day was observed around the planet with expressions of hope and determination, voices of courage and
Conservation and Creation: “I am here Mukpo” Calligraphy – A Presentation by Art Conservator Ann Shaftel
In this presentation art conservator Ann Shaftel will share stories about working with Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche on the conservation of his own creations, and how her
Windows into Buddhism: Khyentse Foundation Announces Launch of New Book and Website
Khyentse Foundation, a nonprofit founded by the renowned Bhutanese lama, filmmaker, and author Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, has announced the launches of two new resources
Being a Buddha, Being a Servant
Through Buddhist practice and relationship with nature we find that responsibility means caring deeply for even the little things
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo Announces Retirement from In-Person Teaching
The teacher and inspiration for countless Buddhist women will continue her work at her monastery in India
Ani Chöying Drolma to Give Benefit Concert in Madrid
Ani Chöying Drolma—sometimes dubbed Nepal’s “rock star nun” in the media as a result of her successful career singing Buddhist chants, sutras, and songs—will offer
Life and Death Are Nothing More than a Change in Form
Venerable Pomnyun Sunim offers a Buddhist perspective on life, death, and change