For several years now, I have observed the diplomatic force of Buddhism in the relationship between China and India. The event that first drew my
Tradition and wealth at a historic Buddhist monastery
It is important to ask questions of ourselves, such as is it enough to only practice meditation or sadhana on the cushion? Are we becoming self-indulging Dharma
In South and Southeast Asia, important Buddhist festivals are often celebrated on the day of the full moon (Purnima). For instance, the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment,
China’s renaissance in ecological ethics
Managing the unsustainable pressures and expectations…
In 1895, a British army officer published a book titled The Buddhism of Tibet: Or Lamaism, with Its Mystic Cults, Symbolism and Mythology, and in its
Addressing animal poaching and trafficking in South Africa
The inspiring story of the founding of Great Vow…
A journey into the history of Buddhism in China
Finding a meditation center close to where you live is hardly a challenge these days—they are everywhere. There are even smartphone apps aimed at helping
The story of a jewelry artist on embodying the sensual and…
