Food for the Mind
Prof. David Dale Holmes
8 August 2024
Prof. David Holmes examines mind training and meditation as taught by the renowned Thai master Ajahn Lee Dhammadaro
A Sangha for Peace and Inclusivity: Intersectionality in Gender Work in Japan
Jonathan Watts
1 August 2024
Jonathan Watts delves into the evolving landscape of gender equality and social engagement through the lens of Japanese Buddhism
How Buddhist Principles Can Help Shape a More Ethical AI
Soraj Hongladarom
31 July 2024
This feature is part of a series from presenters at the Woodenfish Foundation’s recent conference on “Buddhism, Consciousness, and AI” held on 21–23 June in
Book Review: This Fresh Existence – Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
30 July 2024
Nachaya Campbell-Allen explores a new volume on the life and legacy of one the foremost figures in Theravada Buddhism
Walking the Path of Awakening: Thai Meditation Master Phra Thepyanmongkol (1929–2018)
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
25 July 2024
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury celebrates the life of an accomplished and beloved meditation master who established a popular meditation center in Thailand
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Inaugurates Remodeled Orphanage in Thailand
Craig C Lewis
22 July 2024
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim and volunteers from the Buddhist humanitarian relief organization JTS inaugurated new residential buildings for an orphanage in Thailand.
Thudong: Buddhists Conduct Spiritual Pilgrimage in Indonesia
Dipen Barua
28 June 2024
The Indonesian public has been captivated by the presence of 40 monks from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, on a pilgrimage.
EcoDharma in Asia: 2024 and Beyond
John Harvey Negru
22 June 2024
John Harvey Negru looks at the ongoing work of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists in their efforts to build sustainable Dharma networks
Special Report: Thailand to Become First Nation in Southeast Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Craig C Lewis
19 June 2024
Thailand’s senate has passed a landmark bill that will see the kingdom become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize marriage for LGBTIQA+ couples.
Thai Monks Meet with Pope in Ongoing Peace and Fraternity Dialogues
Justin Whitaker
30 May 2024
The Pope urged those in attendance to continue the work of promoting unity, peace, and hope in a world in crisis
A Wet Blanket Mantra for Modernity: In Conversation with Gregory Pettys
Dexter Cohen Bohn
9 May 2024
In a world of light-speed “progress” and enflamed ecology, Gregory Pettys invites us to reconnect with our bodies and joyfully abandon all hope of fruition
Buddhism in Thailand: From Old Siam to the Present Day
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
7 May 2024
Thai Buddhism has enjoyed a multicultural diffusion across diverse historical periods, resulting in one of Southeast Asia’s richest traditions