Buddhism in the Hidden Valley, Part 4: Conservation and Community at Rachen Gompa
Craig Lewis
1 July 2024
Heritage conservation and community participation at Rachen Gompa in Nepal’s Tsum Valley
Wise Suffering
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
29 June 2024
Sensei Alex Kakuyo teaches us that Buddhist practice is not about avoiding suffering, but rather engaging in the hardships of life that can improve our lives and those of others
Bhutan – Teaching Buddhism in a Buddhist Country
Noa Jones
28 June 2024
Noa Jones discusses Buddhist education in Bhutan as the nation embarks on bold plans for its future
Young Voices: What One Word Can Do
Rhine Peng
27 June 2024
A high school student in the US reflects on community, the unexpected, and what it means to take an experiential approach to learning religion and philosophy.
Book Review: A History of Uyghur Buddhism
Raymond Lam
26 June 2024
Filling a critical void in the scholarly literature, Elverskog offers a fascinating and wide ranging account of Buddhism’s impact on Uyghur culture as well as the Uyghur contribution to Buddhism
No Rest, but Refuge
Margaret Meloni, PhD
25 June 2024
Margaret Meloni explores the meaning of taking refuge in the Triple Gem in a world of uncertainty and impermanence
Does the Contemplation Sutra Teach Us to Attain Rebirth through Contemplation of Meditative Virtues?
Alan Kwan
24 June 2024
Alan Kwan clarifies the deeper meaning of the Contemplation Sutra: that meditative virtues remain secondary to chanting the Name
EcoDharma in Asia: 2024 and Beyond
John Harvey Negru
22 June 2024
John Harvey Negru looks at the ongoing work of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists in their efforts to build sustainable Dharma networks
Embarking on the Path: The Origin of My Thích Nhất Hạnh PhD Research
LAM Yuen Ching, PhD
21 June 2024
Lam Yuen Ching explores her encounters with the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, as a Buddhist scholar and a Buddhist practitioner.
Building Bodhisattvas: Toward a Model of Powerful, Reliable, and Caring Intelligence
Thomas Doctor
20 June 2024
As AI becomes more of a reality, the bodhisattva ideal could be applied to ensure that AI aligns with the needs of humans and other sentient beings
The Koan of Letting Go and Staying Engaged
Maia Duerr
19 June 2024
Maia Duerr teaches us to lean into curiosity and openness in moments of discomfort and expectation, a powerful and often-difficult practice when confronting social injustice
Practicing Equanimity in the Face of Injustice: Social Activism and the Middle Path
Kassidy Evans
18 June 2024
How Buddhist values reinforces activism and can help make both Asian and Western approaches to bringing positive change more effective