Anti-War Performance, Part Two
Joseph Houseal
8 June 2024
Joseph Houseal continues his exploration of anti-war activism and peace advocacy in art and performance.
Thai Monks Meet with Pope in Ongoing Peace and Fraternity Dialogues
Justin Whitaker
30 May 2024
The Pope urged those in attendance to continue the work of promoting unity, peace, and hope in a world in crisis
Thich Minh Tue, Wandering Buddhist Ascetic in Vietnam, Gains a Following
Justin Whitaker
28 May 2024
Walking across Vietnam since 2017, Thich Minh Tue has been practicing asceticism and engaging with supporters, despite not being affiliated with any Buddhist institution.
If We Are Alive Now, We Are All Successful
Jungto Society
30 April 2024
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim gives a Dharma teaching on relationships, personal responsibility, and finding happiness in the present moment.
Buddhist Monks in South Korea Take up Matchmaking
Justin Whitaker
23 April 2024
Buddhist monks presided over an event where single Koreans hoped to find romance; warning couples not to seek burning love but instead to cultivate affection for lasting relationships.
Monks in Korea Welcome the Return of Buddhist Relics after 85 Years in US Museum
Craig C Lewis
22 April 2024
Monks from the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism hosted a display of Buddhist relics and their reliquary in Seoul after their historic return to South Korea.
Santi Asoke Founder Ven. Samana Bhodirak Dies in Thailand Aged 89
Craig C Lewis
12 April 2024
Ven. Samana Bhodirak, founder and spiritual leader of the Santi Asoke Buddhist community in Thailand, has died. He was 89 years old.
Engaged Buddhism: Monks in Bangladesh Offer the Generosity of Iftar to Needy Muslims during Ramadan
Dipen Barua
22 March 2024
Monks at Dharmarajika, a Buddhist monastery in Dhaka, are upholding a tradition of providing iftar meals to underprivileged Muslims during Ramadan.
Stillness
Joseph Houseal
13 January 2024
Joseph Houseal explores the importance of stillness in the context of ritual and ceremonial dance
Senior Korean Buddhist Monk Who Died in Temple Fire Self-Immolated, Says Jogye Order
Craig C Lewis
1 December 2023
The former head of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, South Korea’s largest Buddhist order, died in a temple fire on Wednesday.
Faeries, Dakinis, Nuns, and Mikos, Part Four
Joseph Houseal
14 October 2023
Joseph Houseal concludes his series on Faeries, dakinis, nuns, and mikos with writing from elemental faery magician, Althea Northage-Orr.
Working in Old Age
Jungto Society
21 March 2023
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim describes how helping people to thrive in old age requires a more balanced and equitable society