For China’s great temples and monastic communities, authenticity is tied to various key needs that demand constant attention
Learning to approach impermanence with equanimity and acceptance
In contemplating a possible war between Israel and Iran, the Buddhist plea is for cool heads to prevail
Young students display exemplary wisdom when confronted by a chocolate “Laughing Buddha” in their elementary school classroom.
Anam Thubten Rinpoche offers a Dharma teaching on practicing compassion and equanimity in an increasingly polarized world
It is time that Yasodhara, the Buddha’s wife, is more widely recognized as a great enlightened one with an updated date of her passing
As the many crisis around the world continue to grow, interfaith workers offer a unique perspective to help us all connect more meaningfully both to one another and to our own religious tradition
The International Dunhuang Programme’s new website launch marks a new milestone in “Dunhuangology” and digital tech serving the Dharma
Scientists offer yet more warnings about the delicate balance of Earth’s systems. Will we listen and take the needed actions to avert disaster?
New BDG columnist Noa Jones introduces us to the unique philosophy of Middle Way Education, and her experience teaching dharma at a progressive independent school located in the Hudson Valley, New York.
Asa Hershoff considers a path informed by ancient wisdom out of the destructive environments we have created for our planet.
Anam Thubten Rinpoche offers a commentary on modern Buddhism and the commonalities that connect us all
