Beginner’s Mind: Take Action, but Do It Kindly
Claudia Zhang
13 July 2022
A reflection on Buddhist economics
Foo Hai Ch’an Monastery Funds Buddhist Studies Scholarships, Fellowships at National University of Singapore
Craig C Lewis
4 July 2022
Foo Hai Ch’an, a Buddhist monastery in Singapore, has presented funding of US$800,000 to the National University of Singapore (NUS) to support graduate research candidates
Soka Gakkai International Amplifies Call for Universalization of Nuclear Ban Treaty, Endorses Interfaith Statement
Craig C Lewis
27 June 2022
The socially engaged Japanese Nichiren Buddhist organization the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) lent its voice to a growing interfaith and civil society call for global
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena Distributes Mobility Aids for 1,000 People in Ladakh
Craig C Lewis
20 June 2022
The renowned spiritual leader and socially engaged Buddhist monk Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena distributed prostheses and mobility aids for 1,000 people with disabilities as part of
Buddhistdoor View: The Poisoned Arrow of a Violent Zeitgeist
Buddhistdoor Global
4 June 2022
In the United States, two shootings occurred within two weeks of each other: the white supremacist attack in Buffalo, New York that killed 10 black
The Future Is Canceled Until Further Notice
John Harvey Negru
1 June 2022
Can Buddhists and others wake up to the reality of our collective self-destruction before it is too late?
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Launches the “freshmind” Project Offering Everyday Dharma for Contemporary Minds
Craig C Lewis
30 May 2022
The celebrated Tibetan tulku and meditation master Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche has announced a new collaborative project called “freshmind,” an interactive website that pools together a
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: Buddhism in a Divided World
Craig C Lewis
27 May 2022
A conversation on Buddhism in contemporary society and the role of engaged Buddhism in the face of human-made global crises.
Khyentse Foundation Marks 20 Years in the Service of the Buddhadharma
Craig C Lewis
27 May 2022
Khyentse Foundation, a nonprofit founded by the renowned Bhutanese lama, filmmaker, and author Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, has announced reaching the 20-year landmark of working
Growing into Our Full Potential – Imagination Lights the Way
Ratnadevi
17 May 2022
Exploring how meditation, imagination, and creative inquiry can help guide our path forward with joy, gratitude, and delight
Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Contributes US$10 million to UNICEF Effort to Aid Children Affected by War in Ukraine
Craig C Lewis
3 May 2022
The Taiwan-headquartered Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has offered US$10 million to support UNICEF’s response to the growing refugee crisis in Ukraine
Buddhists Discuss Self-Immolation and Protest after Climate Activist’s Death
Justin Whitaker
28 April 2022
The line between suicide and non-violent sacrifice can be difficult to see when others take their own lives in protest