A new Buddhist-inspired petition seeks to add meditators’ voices to call for a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and beyond
Hundreds of indigenous families in the Rangamati and Khagrachari districts of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of southeastern Bangladesh are living in the forest or
Buddhist activist and scholar Maung Zarni joined the latest interfaith effort to draw attention to the suffering of people in Palestine
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
After more than a decade of alleged abuse, a Japanese nun has come forward in hopes of stopping her abuser and supporting other victims
A gathering of Buddhists from across the US aimed to draw attention to violence against Asian Americans and to honor those who have worked for greater equity and peace
A number of recent thefts and suspicious behavior at Buddhist temples has left many community members on edge, unsure if they are being targeted
Thai monks eventually scared off the thieves, who left with a small amount of cash and other items
Exploring the life, teachings, and sayings of one of the important and insightful 20th century Zen masters in Japan
The leading US-based engaged Buddhist organization is seeking to alleviate suffering caused by the recent violence in Israel and Palestine
BDG columnist John Harvey Negru reflects on the recent rise of violence and us-vs-them views in the world, contrasting them to the wisdom of the Buddhadharma
The new president of the American Academy of Religion discusses her plans for the West’s largest religious studies organization
