Shakubuku! The Advent of Nichiren Buddhism in India
Aspi Mistry
18 August 2017
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
Summer Adams
18 August 2017
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.
The Daily Practice of a Modern Chinese Buddhist Nun: Meeting Master Sheng-Yen and Taking the Bodhisattva Vows
Ven. Chang-Hwa, Ph.D.
18 August 2017
I was introduced to the Chan Meditation Center in New York in 1997, when I came to work as a volunteer for almost a month.
Perception and Reaction – Embracing Hard Truths
Shveitta Sharma
11 August 2017
We are disturbed not by things,but by the views we take of things.Epictetus, The Encheiridion
Shoshin and the Fear of Others
Mettamorphsis
11 August 2017
The previous two articles in this column, which explored combining location-independence with letting the Dharma take the lead—what I term “lily padding”—described how tonglen dissolves the fear of
Building Bridges: Researching the Efficacy of Religious Buddhist Practice at the University of Hong Kong
Anne Wisman
4 August 2017
Recent years have seen a steady increase in scientific research into Buddhist beliefs and practices, in particular, research on mindfulness, which was pioneered more than 30
“Everything Grand Starts Simple”—Zoya Sandzhieva Discusses Economic and Cultural Development in Kalmykia
Raymond Lam
4 August 2017
An interview with Kalmykia’s minister for economy and trade
The Many Buddhas of Malaysia
Vanessa Sasson
28 July 2017
I knew very little about Buddhism in Malaysia before I landed in that lush green country. My visit was the result of some last-minute changes
Stepping into the Mandala – A Journey to Ankor Wat
Sarah C. Beasley
28 July 2017
I have practiced visualizing and making mandala offerings for years, but when I entered the main temple at Ankor Wat, I found myself stepping onto
The Just King’s Vision of Rule by Dharma
Raymond Lam
28 July 2017
A narrative of Buddhism’s political wisdom in early…
Secular Buddhism in North America
Justin Whitaker
21 July 2017
As Buddhism has grown in popularity in North America, one aspect that has come to increasing prominence is its potential affinity for secularism. Books such
The Religion of the Future
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
21 July 2017
A recent report by the Washington, DC-based Pew Research Center projects that some of the world’s major religions are going to expand, with the notable