Buddhists Join Interfaith Journey to the DMZ for Peace in Korea
Justin Whitaker
14 March 2024
Religious leaders continue to advocate for a peaceful future on the Korean peninsula
Honoring the Legacy of Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh
Maia Duerr
16 February 2024
Thich Nhat Hanh’s unique ability to reach people where they are and his emphasis on Buddhism as an always-engaged practice live on as two among many of his greatest accomplishments
Confronting the Five Horsemen of the Current Apocalypse
Asa Hershoff
8 February 2024
Asa Hershoff considers a path informed by ancient wisdom out of the destructive environments we have created for our planet.
All Buddhists Belong to the Same Family
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
7 February 2024
Anam Thubten Rinpoche offers a commentary on modern Buddhism and the commonalities that connect us all
“Homeless” Kodo Sawaki: From Brothel Worker to Buddhist Monk
Victor M. Parachin
31 January 2024
Exploring the life, teachings, and sayings of one of the important and insightful 20th century Zen masters in Japan
7th Moenlam Chenmo held at Punakha in Bhutan
Raymond Lam
24 January 2024
This year’s Moenlam Chenmo in Bhutan is being presided over by eminent teacher and monastic administrator Sangay Dorji
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.
Rising Above the Blame Game
John Harvey Negru
10 January 2024
BDG columnist John Harvey Negru reflects on the recent rise of violence and us-vs-them views in the world, contrasting them to the wisdom of the Buddhadharma
Stewarding the American Academy of Religion: An Interview with Prof. Jin Y. Park
Raymond Lam
8 January 2024
The new president of the American Academy of Religion discusses her plans for the West’s largest religious studies organization
Buddhists Join Global Celebrations for the New Year
Justin Whitaker
3 January 2024
Buddhist practitioners around the world celebrated the new year in ways that fit their cultural and religious backgrounds
Beginner’s Mind: Beyond the Stereotype: Challenging the Perception of a Peaceful Religion
Dolores Marcial-Modesto
29 December 2023
A US college student challenges stereotypes and preconceptions about Buddhism, religion, and spirituality
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