Jonathan Watts delves into the evolving landscape of gender equality and social engagement through the lens of Japanese Buddhism
Continuing our series on heritage conservation in Nepal’s Tsum Valley, we talk with Geshe Tenzin Nyima
The Tibetan Nuns Project has announced that this year’s cohort of geshema exam candidates has set a new record once again, with 147 Tibetan Buddhist nuns.
Buddhist monk Ven. Pho Kay had US$19,000 seized during a traffic stop but ultimately regained his funds after a four-month legal battle, highlighting issues with civil asset forfeiture and law enforcement treatment in the United States.
Heritage conservation and community participation at Rachen Gompa in Nepal’s Tsum Valley
The Indonesian public has been captivated by the presence of 40 monks from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, on a pilgrimage.
A senior Buddhist monk was reported to have been shot dead on 19 June by members of Myanmar’s military as he was being driven from an airport in Mandalay.
The renowned author, monastic, and respected Dharma teacher Ani Pema Chödrön is scheduled to give a special talk on 18 July.
The Tibetan Nuns Project has reported on the success of its recent fundraising appeal for new math, science, and English textbooks for Buddhist nunneries.
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche marked the birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha with the inauguration of a new monastery in Lumbini, Nepal.
The DJ had performed for Buddhists in Seoul just last month without a problem, showing the different attitudes toward monastics and monastic clothes in the two countries
BDG speaks with Khenpo Samdup about his life in Nepal’s Tsum Valley and his Dharmic connection with one of the most highly respected Dharma masters of modern times.
