The Tibetan Bells of Franco Battiato
Oscar Carrera
24 June 2026
Exploring the Vajrayana resonances of one of the most accomplished Sicilian-born, Europop musicians of the 20th century
Buddhistdoor View: An Age of Transformation for Youth in China and Globally
Buddhistdoor Global
6 June 2026
Buddhist practitioners, teachers, artists, and musicians are showing the way for how Dharma practice can be relevant to young people
Book Review: This Messy, Gorgeous Love: A Buddhist Guide to Lasting Partnership
Nina Müller
5 June 2026
A unique book looking at the intricacies and complexities of love and relationships from a Buddhist perspective
Book Review: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
4 June 2026
Nachaya Campbell-Allen shares her insights into a new book on mind training by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
Punksters and Magicians: Laurence Brahm and the Rockers of Shambhala
Raymond Lam
13 May 2026
Laurence Brahm discusses his new rock band, Shambhala, and his strategy of bringing Dharma to younger Chinese audiences
Symphony Kūkai: The London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Symphonic Tribute to an Esoteric Master
Johan Nilsson
18 March 2026
An esoteric Buddhist master’s glorious life and legacy brought to musical life by the London Philharmonic Orchestra
On the Trek for Pema Gyalpo the Lotus King in Swat Valley
Laurence Brahm
12 March 2026
Laurence Brahm traces the origins of Vajrayana to a melting pot of spiritual influences in Pakistan – and unveils a hidden heritage
Book Review: Requisites
Raymond Lam
16 February 2026
An exquisite collection of poetry from Sri Lankan author Ramya Jirasinghe, focused on the sensory aspects of life and spirituality
A Movie Series Stirs to Life: Starting the Search for the Lotus-Born Master
Laurence Brahm
27 January 2026
Behind the making of a film series about Guru Rinpoche: Laurence Brahm on a journey to bring the Eight Manifestations to the world
Book Review: Gotamī: A Life Rewritten by the Dhamma
Raymond Lam
7 January 2026
A young woman tells her story of her transformation from studious learner of languages to female monastic walking the Burmese path
My Encounter with the Lotus-Born Master: The Power of a Single Thought
Laurence Brahm
2 January 2026
Shambhala Studio founder and director Laurence Brahm launches his new column on BDG with a bang: specifically, a lightning strike
Book Review: Buddhist Dances: Movement and Mind, Part 2
Rebecca Wong
8 December 2025
Houseal’s study of broken or severed dance lineages identifies a powerful thread of liberation through physical movement