Is Buddhism a Religion?
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
14 August 2024
Anam Thubten Rinpoche examines the role of religion in the world today and how the Buddhadharma can answer the spiritual needs of modern individuals
Rangjung Yeshe Institute and the Future of Buddhist Studies: Insights from Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Dr. Thomas Doctor
Craig C Lewis
13 August 2024
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Dr. Thomas Doctor share their perspectives on the role of Buddhist studies in a rapidly changing world
World Peace-ification
Joseph Houseal
10 August 2024
Joseph Houseal casts a critical eye on modern interpretations and improvements of ancient dance traditions
Online Dharma: Tergar Announces Live Talk with American Actor Michael Imperioli on His Buddhist Journey
Craig C Lewis
5 August 2024
Tergar International has announced a free webinar with American actor Michael Imperioli on “Why Outer Success Did Not Translate into Inner Fulfillment.”
Buddhism in the Hidden Valley, Part 5: In Conversation with Rachen Gompa’s Geshe Tenzin Nyima
Craig C Lewis
26 July 2024
Continuing our series on heritage conservation in Nepal’s Tsum Valley, we talk with Geshe Tenzin Nyima
Tibetan Nuns Project Announces New Record for Buddhist Nuns Taking Geshema Examinations this Year
Craig C Lewis
24 July 2024
The Tibetan Nuns Project has announced that this year’s cohort of geshema exam candidates has set a new record once again, with 147 Tibetan Buddhist nuns.
Buddhistdoor View: Political Violence through a Buddhist Lens
Buddhistdoor Global
20 July 2024
The assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump reminds us of the need to extend empathy to all beings and to quell anger within ourselves before it leads to greater harm
Buddhist Nuns Unveil New Monastery in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Justin Whitaker
16 July 2024
Residents of the monastery are welcoming locals to view the new monastery and learn more about the people who live there and the teachings they offer
The Missing Sense in Vajrayana Practice
Asa Hershoff
15 July 2024
Asa Hershoff investigates the bioenergetic and transformational aspects of tantric practice.
Dancing the Bardo: A Conversation with Virpi Pahkinen
Joseph Houseal
13 July 2024
Joseph Houseal explores the Buddhism-inspired creative expressions of avant-garde dancer Virpi Pahkinen.
Festival of Tibetan Culture Marks the Dalai Lama’s 89th Birthday in Bulgaria
Lyudmila Klasanova
12 July 2024
The first three-day Festival of Tibetan Culture was held in the city of Burgas, on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, on 6–8 July.
Tsechu in Sikkim: The Guru’s Gift
Karen Greenspan
11 July 2024
Karen Greenspan explores the spiritual heritage of tantric ritual dance at Ralang Monastery in Sikkim