18th IABS Congress Showcases the Vitality and Global Reach of Buddhist Studies
In the University of Toronto’s ceremonious and elegant Convocation Hall, PhD candidate and academic coordinator Anthony Scott is offering a Land Acknowledgment. Speaking onstage, in
The Daily Practice of a Modern Chinese Buddhist Nun: Learning Chan and Leaving Home
Crossroads, challenges, and dilemmas in the practice of…
Right Aspiration in Systems Design
The call for ethical artificial intelligence is more relevant now than ever as the challenges associated with autonomous systems development, implementation, and deployment are becoming more
Walk with Me – Insight on Managing Sustainability from Buddhist Teachings
When it comes to drawing inspiration from the Buddhist teachings for management practices, one monastic scholar half-jokingly argued that every entrepreneur should learn from the
Beyond Gender: Seeking the Sublime in Sacred Art
An ”icon . . . is beyond art. It is a real presence that we venerate. A still, almost silent presence looking tenderly at us,
Buddhistdoor View: Ego, Brinkmanship, and Violent Rhetoric
No winners in the zero-sum game of Donald Trump vs…
A Call for Meditation in Action on Climate Change
The past three years were a rollercoaster of climate-related hopes and fears. In September 2014, the People’s Climate March drew hundreds of thousands onto the
What it Means to be a Buddhist
As citizens of Earth, we have layers of identity that make us unique from those around us as well as affiliating us with certain groups.
Buddhistdoor View: Charlottesville—Identity and Personhood Gone Mad
What can Buddhists do to neutralize hate?
Shakubuku! The Advent of Nichiren Buddhism in India
When one looks at the revival of Buddhism in India, it seems remarkable that of all the various Buddhist schools that sprouted up in Japan
Encouraging moments at Drubchen
At Khadro Ling, many of the sangha children meet each other again during the holidays, when their families attended the annual Essence of Siddhi Drubchen.