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
The Sixth World Buddhist Forum: A Gathering of Harmony, a Promise of Coexistence
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
1 November 2024
The sixth iteration of China’s largest international Buddhist symposium marks a renewed emphasis on compassionate action and enlightened joy
Blessings from the Plant Queendom: White Pine Medicine
Sarah C. Beasley
18 October 2024
Sarah C. Beasley offers a meditation on the power of time in nature to remind us of our deep interconnections with the land and all she offers
Experiencing Joy as a Practice – Paintings by Kelsey Renko
Sarah C. Beasley
9 July 2024
Sarah C. Beasley reflects on the power of art to elicit calm, connection, and joy, especially in times of growing disconnection and uncertainty in our world
EcoDharma in Asia: 2024 and Beyond
John Harvey Negru
22 June 2024
John Harvey Negru looks at the ongoing work of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists in their efforts to build sustainable Dharma networks
Thai New Year Holiday Prompts Renewed Appeal to Stop Buddhist Life-Release Practice
Justin Whitaker
16 April 2024
Life-release practices are common in many Buddhist traditions, but rising environmental concerns have led many to abandon or change their merit-making practices.
Environmental Activist and “Ice Stupa” Innovator Sonam Wangchuk in Third Week of Climate Fast in Ladakh
Craig C Lewis
25 March 2024
The renowned Ladakhi climate activist and environmental innovator, Sonam Wangchuk, today entered 20th day of a three-week protest fast.
Crystal Mountain and the Wheel of Protection
John Harvey Negru
5 March 2024
A Buddhist retreat center in western Canada is working to protect nature on its land in perpetuity
Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment Developing Buddhist Cultural Center at Kirirom National Park
Dipen Barua
19 January 2024
The Cambodian government is building an eco-friendly space for Dharma practice in the heart of the serene forests and mountains
Buddhistdoor View: Potential Directions for Western Buddhism and Global Dharma
Buddhistdoor Global
7 October 2023
Buddhism in the West faces political and philosophical challenges, but this is an opportune time for intellectual and theological renewal
You Are Alive Today
Jungto Society
30 September 2023
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim shares a Buddhist perspective on attachment and aversion, and living with equanimity.
Death by 1,000 Clicks and Swipes: Exploring the Toll that Technology Overuse Takes
Sarah C. Beasley
10 July 2023
Drawing our awareness to the often hidden power of technology to rob us of our physical and psychological well-being