India to Host Asian Buddhist Summit to Address Contemporary Buddhist Issues
Justin Whitaker
5 November 2024
The summit will highlight Indian Buddhist history and deepen bonds with nearby countries in Southeast Asia
India Recognizes Pali as a Classical Language, Highlighting Its Cultural and Religious Significance
Justin Whitaker
8 October 2024
Scholars and Buddhist leaders hope that the move will drive greater study of the language around the world
Buddhism in the Hidden Valley, Part 6: Sustaining a Living Heritage in Tsum
Craig C Lewis
22 September 2024
Reflections on impermanence as we explore the past and future of the ancient Buddhist heritage of Nepal’s Tsum Valley
Mystical Dances in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Part 1: A Black Magic Dance at the Core of Bhutan’s Founding
Joseph Houseal
14 September 2024
Joseph Houseal presents a three-part exploration of the manifestations of sacred ritual dance in Bhutan.
Preserving the Sacred Treasures in Our Care with Treasure Caretaker Training
Karen Greenspan
27 August 2024
Karen Greenspan attends a program of Buddhist heritage conservation events curated in New York City by the non-profit Treasure Caretaker Training
Buddhism in the Hidden Valley, Part 5: In Conversation with Rachen Gompa’s Geshe Tenzin Nyima
Craig C Lewis
26 July 2024
Continuing our series on heritage conservation in Nepal’s Tsum Valley, we talk with Geshe Tenzin Nyima
Buddhist Heritage: UNESCO Includes Dege Parkhang Printing Blocks in Memory of the World Programme
Craig C Lewis
12 June 2024
Printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra-Printing House have been recognized as documentary heritage in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme.
Writing Dance in Stone, Part 2: The Case of the Tibetan Gorshey
Joseph Houseal
9 March 2024
Joseph Houseal offers a contemporary exploration of Tibet’s ancient Gorshey folk dance
Trent Walker Wins Khyentse Foundation’s 2024 Award for Outstanding Translation
Craig C Lewis
8 March 2024
Khyentse Foundation announced that it has awarded this year’s Khyentse Foundation Prize for Outstanding Translation to Prof. Trent Walker.
Buddhist Culture: Yangchenma Arts & Music to Host Four-Part Online Series on Himalayan Dance Traditions
Craig C Lewis
21 February 2024
Yangchenma Arts & Music will host a four-part live-streamed series of talks on the ancient dance traditions of Himalayan cultures in March.
All Buddhists Belong to the Same Family
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
7 February 2024
Anam Thubten Rinpoche offers a commentary on modern Buddhism and the commonalities that connect us all
Buddhism in the Hidden Valley, Part 1: An Ancient Heritage in Tsum
Craig C Lewis
19 January 2024
Introducing a new series on Buddhist heritage and heritage conservation in Nepal’s Tsum Vally