Should Children Take Refuge?
Noa Jones
15 August 2024
Noa Jones examines the potential benefits and risks of encouraging children to take refuge at an early age
Is Buddhism a Religion?
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
14 August 2024
Anam Thubten Rinpoche examines the role of religion in the world today and how the Buddhadharma can answer the spiritual needs of modern individuals
Rangjung Yeshe Institute and the Future of Buddhist Studies: Insights from Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Dr. Thomas Doctor
Craig Lewis
13 August 2024
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Dr. Thomas Doctor share their perspectives on the role of Buddhist studies in a rapidly changing world
Indigenous Haute Couture and Art: Tradition Meets Futurism in the Exquisite Creations of Jamie Okuma
Sarah C. Beasley
12 August 2024
Sarah C. Beasley uses her work to bring us the beautiful artistic talent of Native American artist Jamie Okuma
World Peace-ification
Joseph Houseal
10 August 2024
Joseph Houseal casts a critical eye on modern interpretations and improvements of ancient dance traditions
Journeying to Our True Nature: Beginner’s Mind
Grace Song
9 August 2024
A reflection on the true nature of teachers and the meaning of practice in Won Buddhism
Food for the Mind
Prof. David Dale Holmes
8 August 2024
Prof. David Holmes examines mind training and meditation as taught by the renowned Thai master Ajahn Lee Dhammadaro
Book Review: The Women Who Ruled China: Buddhism, Multiculturalism, and Governance in the Sixth Century
Raymond Lam
7 August 2024
Stephanie Balkwill’s new book shines a light on the women-led system of monastic influence on medieval Chinese royal affairs
Sentience and Buddha-Mind: How Do We Recognize Them?
Gereon Kopf
6 August 2024
Before we assign sentience or personhood to AI, we must understand better what these terms mean in the context of Buddhist philosophy
Beyond Binaries: Prof. Klaus-Dieter Mathes’ Non-Dual Legacy
Rebecca Wong
5 August 2024
Prof. Klaus-Dieter Mathes speaks with Rebecca Wong about his passion for translating Buddhist texts and what motivates his studies
Buddhistdoor View: Interfaith Is Inherently Worth It
Buddhistdoor Global
3 August 2024
A recent Buddhist-Christian interfaith conference demonstrates the need for theological engagement with “common experiences”
Beginner’s Mind: Stillness in Motion
Vicente Gil
2 August 2024
A US college student ponders maintaining harmony and holding Buddhist precepts on the ski slopes