Bhutan – Teaching Buddhism in a Buddhist Country
Noa Jones
28 June 2024
Noa Jones discusses Buddhist education in Bhutan as the nation embarks on bold plans for its future
Young Voices: What One Word Can Do
Rhine Peng
27 June 2024
A high school student in the US reflects on community, the unexpected, and what it means to take an experiential approach to learning religion and philosophy.
Engaged Buddhism Special Report: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Explores Sustainable Development in Bhutan
Craig C Lewis
26 June 2024
The Korean Dharma master Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has been conducting a range of surveys and development activities in remote areas of Bhutan in recent months.
Upcoming Conference to Explore “Buddhism, Consciousness, and AI”
Justin Whitaker
11 June 2024
The conference will host leading scholars, practitioners, and experts from around the world to bring a Buddhist perspective to bear on Artificial Intelligence, a new technology that is rapidly changing everything around us
Tibetan Nuns Project Reports Success in Appeal to Fund New Textbooks for Buddhist Nuns
Craig C Lewis
7 June 2024
The Tibetan Nuns Project has reported on the success of its recent fundraising appeal for new math, science, and English textbooks for Buddhist nunneries.
Diana Eck, Professor, Interfaith Educator, and Author to Retire After 49 Years at Harvard
Justin Whitaker
17 May 2024
Eck’s work has fostered several generations of scholars and informed the greater public in ways that few other scholars ever have
Dharma Realm Buddhist University in California Granted 8-year Academic Re-accreditation
Craig C Lewis
19 April 2024
Dharma Realm Buddhist University, in northern California, has been granted an eight-year re-accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Young Voices: Mingyur Rinpoche, Meditative Awareness, Mind Training, and Mental Agility
Kian Burt
18 April 2024
A high school student in the US explores observing the mind and the power of equanimity during an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Online Dharma: Khyentse Foundation Announces the Launch of Revamped Website
Craig C Lewis
2 April 2024
Khyentse Foundation, founded by the Bhutanese lama, filmmaker, and author Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, has announced the launch of its revamped website.
Footsteps of the Buddha: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim and the Transformative Power of Engaged Buddhism
Craig C Lewis
1 April 2024
An interview with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim on his recent pilgrimage to India, engaged Buddhism, and impermanence.
Beginner’s Mind: Part of the Ocean: On Buddhism and Islam
Aisha Shams
26 March 2024
A US college student examines some of the confluences of Buddhism and Islam, and how this has shaped her personal practice
Young Voices: A Prescription for Digital Millennials: Sanghas
Chris Wong
25 March 2024
A high school student in the US recognizes the importance of a supportive sangha during an experiential learning course on Buddhism