While the Buddha accepted the reality of violence in our world, he offered paths for each of us to move steadily toward non-violence and peace
This posthumous work by the late Rev. Dr. Inagaki Hisao examines the teachings of a Shin Buddhist master of the 19th century
Margaret Meloni considers the Buddhist perspective on emotional wisdom and practicing acceptance in the face of life’s vicissitudes
Realizing that debt has energy that fills our lives is a crucial step in moving forward in constructive ways toward liberation
My previous article explored the development of Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Engaged Buddhism, shaped by his efforts to renew Vietnamese Buddhism and the widespread suffering brought
Kassidy Evans looks back on her love for competitive sports and how it can be both enriched and balanced by Buddhist practice
Joseph Houseal explores the adventurer-scholars, mystic-wanderers, and artist-seekers behind the West’s early exposures to Buddhism
BDG correspondent Sarah C. Beasley recounts the joys of learning from and with global leaders in contemplative education
Notes from Linda Leaming on seeking enlightenment in the everyday interruptions of life in Bhutan
Anam Thubten Rinpoche examines manifestations of the sacred feminine in Tantric Buddhist thought and practice
A comprehensive deep dive into the Theravada Vinaya’s nuances around the ordination of women on validity, legality, and legitimacy
From the majestic Kumbum Monastery to a cave on the outskirts of Liangzhou, hints of a sorceress-queen who resisted the world conqueror
