INEB Conference 2024: The Five Aggregates and Socially Engaged Spirituality
Ven. Zinai Shi
20 December 2024
Ven. Zinhai explores how a deep understanding of the Five Aggregates can foster engaged Buddhism
Online Dharma: Jungto Society Announces 2025 Intake for Jungto Dharma School with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim
Craig C Lewis
18 December 2024
Jungto Society, founded by the Korean Dharma master Ven. Pomnyun Sunim, has announced that registration is open for its online Jungto Dharma School.
INEB Conference 2024: Tracing the Roots of Compassion and Equity Through Inclusive Social Engagement
Jungto Society
16 December 2024
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Delivers his keynote address at the 21st Biennial Conference of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB), in Chennai
Buddha Statue in Rural New Jersey Draws Buddhists from Around the World
Justin Whitaker
10 December 2024
The rural Buddha statue has drawn Buddhists and curious neighbors to visit and learn from one another over the years
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim and JTS Volunteers Bring 6 Million Bars of Soap to Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Craig C Lewis
9 December 2024
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim, founder of the Buddhist relief organization Join Together Society, led a team to Bangladesh to deliver aid for Rohingya refugees.
Engaged Buddhism: The Soka Gakkai International to Sponsor Nobel Peace Prize Forum and Youth Dialogue with Atomic Bomb Survivors in Oslo
Craig C Lewis
6 December 2024
The Soka Gakkai International (SGI) has announced that it will co-sponsor the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, which will be held in Oslo on 11 December.
Buddhist Mindfulness Versus Secular Mindfulness, Part 2
LAM Yuen Ching, PhD
30 November 2024
Lam Yuen Ching continues her examination of the foundational differences between Buddhist mindfulness practices and their secular counterparts
The Spirit of Buddhist Truth: Conversations Beyond Sectarianism with Ven. Bhikkhuni Dhammadinna
Raymond Lam
21 November 2024
Theravada bhikkhuni and scholar Ven. Dhammadinna presents a historical case for moving beyond sectarian boundaries
Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia Welcomes Korean Monk Haemin Sunim During Book Tour
Buddhistdoor Global
20 November 2024
The Korean monk and best-selling author Haemin Sunim, recently on a book tour of Indonesia, met the public in Surabaya, Java, on 16 November.
Engaged Buddhism Special Report: Jungto Society Hosts INEB Study Tour in South Korea for Female Monastics and Social Activists
Craig C Lewis
18 November 2024
Jungto Society, founded by Ven. Pomnyun Sunim, hosted a study tour for female monastics and activists from the International Network of Engaged Buddhists.
Dharma Drum Mountain and the Legacy of Chan Master Sheng Yen: A Conversation with Ven. Guo Huei
Craig C Lewis
15 November 2024
BDG speaks with Ven. Guo Huei about the engaged Buddhist activities of Dharma Drum Mountain, and sustaining the Buddhadharma in a changing world
Finding Good News in Difficult Situations
Jungto Society
14 November 2024
A Dharma teaching from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim on seeing the positive in the midst of bad news