Book Review: Buddhism & Political Theory
Johan Nilsson
31 October 2024
Matthew J. Moore’s analysis of Buddhist political theory remains an informative work that requires new input on multiple fronts
Online Dharma: 84000 to Host Conversation with Dr. John Canti: “The Buddha in the God Realms”
Craig C Lewis
28 October 2024
84000, a global nonprofit translation initiative, has announced an online event on 9 November with Buddhist scholar Dr. John Canti.
Approaching Buddhism by Reading the Buddhist Sutras
Alan Kwan
28 October 2024
Meeting Shakyamuni Buddha and being introduced to Amitabha Buddha through delving deep into the Buddhist canon
Buddhistdoor View: Telling a History We Can All Resonate with through Dunhuang
Buddhistdoor Global
5 October 2024
The British Library’s exhibition on Dunhuang is an exemplar of storytelling to learn from our shared and interconnected human history
Buddhist Languages Professor Diego Loukota Dies at 38 of Brain Cancer
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
18 April 2024
Loukota was remembered for his “once-in-a-generation” intellect as well as his kindness and collegiality
University of Delhi to Establish Centre for Advanced Studies in Buddhism
Justin Whitaker
19 March 2024
The new center will aim to boost the educational prospects for Buddhists in India as well as to draw scholars from outside the country
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.
Online Dharma: Khyentse Vision Project’s New Virtual Reading Room Goes Live
Craig C Lewis
12 January 2024
Khyentse Foundation, founded by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, has announced the live launch of a new online reading room for the Khyentse Vision Project.
An Interview with Ven. K. L. Dhammajoti: The Landscape of Buddhist Studies in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asian Concerns
Raymond Lam
6 December 2023
The veteran professor of Buddhist studies reveals an intellectual map for understanding non-sectarian Buddhism today
Digital Dharma: New AI Language Tool Launched to Help Preserve Tibetan Cultural Heritage
Craig C Lewis
17 November 2023
The Monlam Tibetan IT Research Centre launched its new Monlam Artificial Intelligence (AI) software tool to the Tibetan community in northern India.
Buddhistdoor View: Experiencing the Phase Shift – Women in Buddhism Today
Buddhistdoor Global
15 July 2023
Embracing the importance of lifting up women everywhere and overcoming the violence of gender inequality
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Manuscripts Translated into Hindi Poised for Publication
Dipen Barua
19 May 2023
Hindi translations of five ancient Tibetan texts on Buddhism that the Indian writer Rahul Sankrityayan brought to India are ready for publication.