Everyday Heroes
Sister Ocean
8 May 2015
As a child, I remember hearing about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The story I heard was that one day as Rosa was
Buddhistdoor View: Dreams of Justice
Buddhistdoor Global
30 April 2015
Buddhists believe in the infinite value of every sentient life. Human beings, while not blessed with divine authority over other living creatures, are uniquely equipped
Sri Lanka: Where “Southern Buddhism” Rules
Sean Mós
30 April 2015
A saffron-clad Buddhist monk is one of the most common sights in Sri Lanka, where the doctrine of the Buddha has been venerated for over
Sri Lanka: In Search of Reconciliation
Sean Mós
13 March 2015
I met Mawlavi Faiz, the chief caretaker and Imam of the Red Mosque in Kandy, on his way out after the evening prayers. On being
Buddhistdoor View: Hope and Meaning
Buddhistdoor Global
6 March 2015
ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) is terrifying for many reasons. It is particularly frightening because of its macabre appeal to youth around the
Being a Social Architect in Sri Lanka: An Interview with Dr. Charika Marasinghe
Raymond Lam
27 February 2015
Dr. Ahangamage Tudor Ariyaratne embodies patient but unwavering activism in a frail body of 83 years. The instant I shook his wrinkled hand at his
Buddhistdoor View: America’s Firearm Culture
Buddhistdoor Global
18 February 2015
There are unique experiences in the American heritage that have decisively influenced its culture: the encounter and conflict with Native Americans as the Other, slavery
A Buddhist Perspective on Economics and the Alleviation of Poverty
BD Dipananda
30 January 2015
Economics plays a significant role in the lives of the majority of ordinary people. A number of teachings of the Buddha that relate to material
Peace Begins With Us
Dominique Butet
30 January 2015
From 12–14 December 2014, Rome played host to the 14th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, held every year since 1999. Last year’s event was
Investing in Sukhavati: An Interview with Senior Financier Andrew Fung on His Pure Land Practice
Raymond Lam
23 January 2015
One of my aspirations as a journalist of religion is to explore how to better recount and share the teachings of Buddhism with more people.
Buddhistdoor View: Can Buddhists Use Satire?
Buddhistdoor Global
23 January 2015
Murder is abhorrent. Whatever one’s opinion of the Charlie Hebdo satirists and their line of work, the lethal violence against them was appalling. Yet, while
Buddhist Global Relief: Overcoming Adversity, One Step at a Time
Naushin Ahmed
26 September 2014
“I am so happy to be working in my home village. Here, I can be a role model and will help the children and families