Rebecca Wong encounters three guides on her pilgrimage to pay homage to three “mandala stupas” in Manjushri’s land of Nepal
Reflecting on the life of one of the 16 accomplished monks (mahāsthabir) of the sacred Bangladeshi village of Unainpūrā
How the ancient Buddhist sources depicted educated women has ramifications for how we should envision the reborn women’s sangha today
Joseph Houseal explores the adventurer-scholars, mystic-wanderers, and artist-seekers behind the West’s early exposures to Buddhism
From the majestic Kumbum Monastery to a cave on the outskirts of Liangzhou, hints of a sorceress-queen who resisted the world conqueror
Our species is predominantly a clan animal. Geographically, this has led to cultural identities and identifiable clans, which has historically led to conflict and continues
Tiffani Gyatso explores the changing role and prominence of the Sacred Feminine in ancient societies
The Musée Guimet’s president reflects on the museum’s mission to foster East–West dialogue through art, with a special focus on Buddhism and spirituality across Asia
Despite a long period of difficulty for Buddhism in Bangladesh, historical figures like Chandrajyoti Mahasthabir helped keep the flame alive
Peter Van Ham has spent over three decades devoted to the documentation of this monastery connecting Tibet’s first and second diffusions
Joseph Houseal explores the ancient cultural ties that connect Pashtun attan with Buddhist cham.
The evolution of a trailblazing Buddhist scholar and artist
