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
From Nichiren to Ikeda: The Soka Gakkai’s Socially Engaged Buddhism
Dipen Barua
27 December 2023
From Nichiren to Daisaku Ikeda, this is the story of one of the largest and most influential lay Buddhist organizations in the world
The Koan of Gaza: Not Turning Away
Maia Duerr
21 December 2023
Acknowledging the complexity of the current war, columnist Maia Duerr invites us to look back at our own minds as we think about and discuss this and similar situations
Fostering Peace through the Won Buddhist Contemplative Practice of Diary Writing
Grace Song
11 December 2023
An exploration of the power of daily journaling to look within and see our thoughts and actions more clearly and empathetically
The Soka Gakkai Holds Memorial Ceremony in Tokyo for Daisaku Ikeda
Craig C Lewis
29 November 2023
The Soka Gakkai held a memorial service in Tokyo on 23 November for the pioneering Buddhist philosopher, educator, author, and peace activist Daisaku Ikeda.
Socially Engaged Buddhist and Soka Gakkai Leader Daisaku Ikeda Dies Aged 95
Craig C Lewis
20 November 2023
The pioneering Buddhist philosopher, educator, author, and peace activist Daisaku Ikeda died at his home on 15 November. He was 95 years old.