
The Legacy of Chandrajyoti Mahasthabir: Preserving Bengali Buddhism from the 1400s to the 1700s
Despite a long period of difficulty for Buddhism in Bangladesh, historical figures like Chandrajyoti Mahasthabir helped keep the flame alive
Despite a long period of difficulty for Buddhism in Bangladesh, historical figures like Chandrajyoti Mahasthabir helped keep the flame alive
This Bangladeshi Buddhist leader established a wide network of schools and philanthropic projects for the underprivileged
Rajban Bihar’s connection to a master of meditative austerity has made it a center of Buddhist pilgrimage and mindfulness practice
Despite challenges, Bangladesh’s Buddhist lineages continue to thrive through their devotional offerings, festivals, and community support
The sixth iteration of China’s largest international Buddhist symposium marks a renewed emphasis on compassionate action and enlightened joy
A veteran teacher of Buddhist Studies, Prof. Kapila mentored many students in South and Southeast Asia over a decades-long career
Śrīmat Jagat Chandra Mahāsthabir was a unique monastic who discovered the fabled Rangkut Banasram Bihar, a vihara built by Ashoka the Great in 268 BCE
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury celebrates the life of an accomplished and beloved meditation master who established a popular meditation center in Thailand
This little-known Buddhist monastery in Chittagong has been an important site of meditation since the 16th century
A look at the themes and teachings that inform the celebrations of Vesak, including the life of the Buddha and the Buddha-era
Thai Buddhism has enjoyed a multicultural diffusion across diverse historical periods, resulting in one of Southeast Asia’s richest traditions
The Pālā dynasty is celebrated as one of the great royal houses of medieval India that supported Buddhist culture