A Buddhist Perspective on Organ Donation
BD Dipananda
3 February 2017
Our organs are the most intimate parts of our bodies. We almost never notice them functioning but without them we could not survive. Giving them
Beyond 2,600 Years of Buddhism: A Reflection on the 1st ASEAN Buddhist Conference on ASEAN Buddhists
BD Dipananda
18 November 2016
The 1st ASEAN Buddhist Conference (ABC-1) on ASEAN Buddhists: Beyond the 26th Buddhist Century was held on 22–23 September at Nakhonpathom Rajabhat University in Thailand. I
Reinstating Animal Rights in Sri Lanka
Sean Mós
30 June 2016
On 24 May 2013, a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk named Bowatte Indrarathana self-immolated in front of the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, demanding an
The Journey of Women Going Forth into the Bhikkhuni Order in Bangladesh, Part 3: The Bhikkhuni Order Is Established
John Cannon
24 June 2016
This article forms part of the “Buddhist Voices from the Land of Rivers” series, which is based on visits by the authors to Buddhist sites
Buddhistdoor View—One Belt, One Road: Ideas for Buddhist Dialogue across Eurasia
Buddhistdoor Global
24 June 2016
There are many exciting aspects to Chinese president Xi Jinping’s ambitious development framework known as “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR).* A Eurasian economic resurgence could
Tensions Between Literary Creation and Buddhist Practice—Ramya Jirasinghe Talks about Poetry, Dharma, and Why She Writes
Raymond Lam
20 May 2016
During my years of watching and analyzing the Buddhist world, one observation has consistently come to mind: Buddhists have been slow to make art for
An Eye Doctor’s Vision
Shuyin
6 May 2016
With slow, clumsy movements, Chandrika reaches for the pencil held in front of her. She misses, and narrows her gaze. After three attempts she manages
Mithuru Mithuro – A Compassionate Friend to Drug Addicts in Sri Lanka
Shuyin
8 April 2016
Nimal takes a deep breath to calm the swirling emotions welling inside of him as he walks up the dirt road that leads to the
The Nostalgia of 2,500 Years: Celebrating South Asia’s Buddhist Heritage
Raymond Lam
18 December 2015
This article is based on a panel address given by the author at the International Buddhist Confederation’s “International Seminar on India’s North Eastern Region and
The Papal Visit to Sri Lanka and What Pope Francis Could Teach a Buddhist Nation
Sean Mós
17 July 2015
Pope Francis might be the richest person on earth in terms of spiritual wealth: he wins hearts irrespective of religious affiliation, ethnicity, or nationality, and
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
Buddhistdoor View: Crisis and Opportunity for Theravada Buddhism
Buddhistdoor Global
20 March 2015
The Buddhist sangha is perhaps the longest-lived institution in world history. It has diffused across time and space over a period of more than 2,500