The Buddhist teachings, embodied in great contemporary teachers and monastics, remind us that ecological renewal and spiritual renewal are one and the same
Despite the politics, Shi Yongxin’s “CEO-monk” persona was always going to collapse under the weight of its own contradictions
Piprahwa gems, linked to the Buddha’s clan, are returned to India after canceled Hong Kong auction
As Thai Buddhism reels from misconduct scandals, history offers perspective from Sri Lanka’s late 19th-century reform movement
A proposed “Buddhist Bank” aims to separate personal and temple funds, ensuring transparent oversight of Thailand’s 40,000+ temples.
Global toy phenomenon Labubu leverages the powerful emotion of “FOMO” in a way that Buddhists need to face honestly and compassionately
Rooted in Japanese Buddhist tradition, Obon in Hawaiʻi features weekly bon dances, lanterns, and community gatherings to honor deceased loved ones.
While the Buddha accepted the reality of violence in our world, he offered paths for each of us to move steadily toward non-violence and peace
The Buddhist hope for AI takes into account Buddhism’s core question of dukkha, or existential suffering, and its resolution
With war, inequality, and environmental collapse looming, Pope Leo XIV’s emphasis on humility and peace aligns closely with Buddhist calls for wise and compassionate leadership
Buddhism offers the historic and contemporary values that ground Asian countries in multilateral harmony and balance
In today’s disorienting global climate, we need generosity and giving more than ever to help the Dharma and a hurting world
