19th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony Begins in Bodh Gaya
Justin Whitaker
5 December 2024
The annual ceremony draws practitioners from around the world to hear the Buddha’s words and reflect upon his message
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.
Buddhistdoor View: The 2024 US Election – Politics, Power, and Compassion
Buddhistdoor Global
16 November 2024
Trump’s political rise raises profound questions about how Buddhists can respond with ethical clarity, compassion, and a commitment to justice in today’s polarized world
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
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
Meditation Practitioners and Teachers Launch Petition to End Violence in Palestine
Justin Whitaker
29 October 2024
A new Buddhist-inspired petition seeks to add meditators’ voices to call for a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and beyond
Harmony in Diversity: A Buddhist Call to Co-Existence amid Violence
Dipen Barua
24 October 2024
Bangladesh’s recent violence against Buddhists and other minorities is a stark reminder of the need for Buddhist peacemaking
Dharma Sharing: Ven. Miao Guang of Taiwan’s Fo Guang Shan Gives a Series of Talks in the US
Craig C Lewis
21 October 2024
Taiwan-headquartered Fo Guang Shan reported that the Buddhist nun and scholar Ven. Miao Guang, recently gave a series of Dharma talks in the US.
Buddhistdoor View: Nihon Hidankyo Wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, Underscoring the Ongoing Struggle for Nuclear Disarmament
Buddhistdoor Global
19 October 2024
The award highlights decades-long work for peace and the global reality that there is still much work to do
Engaged Buddhism: INEB to Hold 21st Biennial Conference “Buddhist Heritage: Toward Inclusive Societies” in Chennai
Craig C Lewis
18 October 2024
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) has announced that it will hold its 21st biennial conference in Chennai from 22 November–3 December.
Engaged Buddhism: INEB’s SENS Transformative Learning Program Accepting Applications for 2025 Intake
Craig C Lewis
14 October 2024
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists’ School of English for Engaged Social Service (SENS) has announced the launch of it’s 2025 study program.
On Not Turning Away, Healing, and the Film Sugarcane
Maia Duerr
19 September 2024
Maia Duerr examines the profound suffering wrought by Catholic boarding schools for First Nations people in Canada and the healing that can come from facing this history