
Buddhistdoor View: Buddhist Diplomacy in an Era of Rupture
Contemporary Indian Buddhist diplomacy reflects a radically changed world with rapidly shifting geopolitical priorities and strategy

Contemporary Indian Buddhist diplomacy reflects a radically changed world with rapidly shifting geopolitical priorities and strategy

As violence and threats of violence continue to spread around the world, it is essential hold to the path of peace, knowing that peace imposed by force is not peace—it is repression

2025 marked the 70th birthday anniversary of the king who shaped modern Bhutan, and whose vision is carried forth by his successor

Robert H. N. Ho’s legacy lives on in countless ways around the world, and in particular through Buddhistdoor Global’s commitment to ethical and compassionate journalism

A look at the late Mr. Robert H. N. Ho’s generosity and philanthropic foci, which spanned diverse interests and valuable causes

The philanthropist, patron of contemporary Buddhism, and journalist passed away peacefully in Vancouver on November 30, 2025, aged 93

In the wake of calamity with no immediate, satisfactory explanation, the wisest and most compassionate response might be Noble Silence

Sixteen days of prayer, diplomacy, and national reflection reveal Bhutan’s emerging Dharma-guided future

COP30 in the Amazon is more than a climate summit—it’s a moral awakening, asking if we ready to recognize that we belong to nature not apart from it

A Buddhist perspective on Gaza’s ceasefire argues that this is not an endpoint, but rather the start of a long, moral path to true peace

Buddhist leaders in Bangladesh met Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Probarona Purnima to express gratitude and discuss community needs

A philosophical battle looms between Buddhists that see the first precept as essential and Buddhists who see war as acceptable in some cases