Buddhistdoor View: Reclaiming the Spirit of Vesak in a Chaotic World
In our busy modern lives, Vesak offers a moment to reflect on the simple and timeless truths found in the life and teachings of the Buddha
In our busy modern lives, Vesak offers a moment to reflect on the simple and timeless truths found in the life and teachings of the Buddha
The urgent need for Myanmar and Bangladesh to work together on climate and natural disasters like cyclones
The “first of its kind” conference on the heritage of Buddhism in the region is aimed at deepening ties among countries that represent nearly half of the world’s people.
Leaders in India hope the focus on Buddhism will boost political connections and tourism for Buddhist heritage sites in the country
Once-divided groups in the sparsely populated region are coming together to advocate for their political power and environmental welfare
Contemplating the space between Buddhist activism and community building
It took over 40 years for the US Congress to acknowledge the failings of the government and the harm caused to countless Japanese-American families
Taking the Middle Way in our approach to personal and social change
A growing number of Buddhists and Buddhist organizations around the world believe that the process of finding a successor should not be politicized
Using meditation to allow ourselves to fully feel our emotions as the climate crisis threatens to overwhelm us
Elon Musk’s cryptic bedside image with a vajra ritual implement invokes an overlapping relationship between Western right-wing movements and reactionary convert communities
An examination of the need for solidarity and compassion on the path to fundamental change