Writing Dance in Stone, Part One
Joseph Houseal
17 February 2024
BDG columnist Joseph Houseal explores the historical legacies and heritage of ritual dance traditions from the world of Buddhism and beyond
Special Report: The Hope of the World – Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Marks the 30th Anniversary of the Sujata Academy Project in India
Craig C Lewis
14 February 2024
Sujata Academy, a remarkable community school and social empowerment project in Dungheswari, in the northeastern Indian state of Bihar, marks its 30th anniversary.
Tibetan Nuns Project Announces Appeal for More Textbooks for Buddhist Nuns
Craig C Lewis
9 February 2024
The Tibetan Nuns Project (TNP) has announced an urgent need for new math, science, and English textbooks for the Buddhist nunneries under its charge.
Special Report: Footsteps of the Buddha – Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Leads 500 Practitioners on the 33rd Jungto Pilgrimage across India and Nepal
Craig C Lewis
7 February 2024
Jungto Society, founded by the revered Korean Dharma master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim, has conducted its 33rd annual pilgrimage crossing India and to Nepal.
Buddhistdoor View: Dharma as a Moral Order for International Relations
Buddhistdoor Global
3 February 2024
From Nehru to Modi, India’s Buddhist diplomacy invokes Ashoka’s ideal of conquest by Dharma and morality in international relations
Consulate General of India, Hong Kong Hosts “Prajña” Series on Buddhist and Sanskrit Studies
Raymond Lam
25 January 2024
The consulate’s series pays homage to the shared concept of transcendent insight in both Buddhism and Hinduism
The 12th Tai Situ Rinpoche Holds Historic “Red Crown” Kagyu Monlam Chenmo at Bodh Gaya
Raymond Lam
23 January 2024
Tai Situpa was invited by His Holiness the 17th Karmapa to hold the red crown ceremony in a historic milestone
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena Leads Mahakaruna Diwas 2024 with a Call for Global Compassion
Craig C Lewis
10 January 2024
Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena led observations to celebrate Mahakaruna Diwas (Great Compassion Day) 2024 in New Delhi on Sunday.
Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Non-profit FHSM Launches Humanitarian Relief Effort after Cyclone Michaung Batters Southeastern India
Craig C Lewis
4 January 2024
The Buddhist non-profit organization the Foundation of His Sacred Majesty has launched an emergency humanitarian effort in response to Cyclone Michaung.
Dalai Lama Inaugurates Four-Day International Sangha Forum in Bodh Gaya, India
Justin Whitaker
28 December 2023
Dalai Lama stresses that developing virtue is essential in our difficult times
Renowned Buddhist Nun and Teacher Ani Zamba Chozom Has Died
Craig C Lewis
27 December 2023
The widely respected Buddhist teacher Ani Zamba Chozom has died after an extended illness. She was 75 years old.
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Jungto Society
23 December 2023
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim gives a Dharma teaching on engaging with social change and living with equanimity