Mystical Dances in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Part 1: A Black Magic Dance at the Core of Bhutan’s Founding
Joseph Houseal
14 September 2024
Joseph Houseal presents a three-part exploration of the manifestations of sacred ritual dance in Bhutan.
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim and JTS Volunteers Review Progress of Post-Earthquake School Project in Türkiye
Craig C Lewis
13 September 2024
Korean Dharma master Ven. Pomnyun Sunim returned to Türkiye to review progress on a new school building following the devastating earthquakes in March 2023.
2nd International Buddhist Media Conclave Focuses on Mindful Communication
Justin Whitaker
12 September 2024
The event was themed “Mindful Communication for Conflict Avoidance and Sustainable Development” and brought together diverse interests in promoting the Buddha’s teachings on peace
Engaged Buddhism: Taiwan’s Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Society Launches Medical Assistance Program in Nepal
Craig C Lewis
11 September 2024
Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Society launched a large-scale medical assistance program in Nepal in collaboration with medical institutions in Taiwan.
Śrīmat Jagat Chandra Mahāsthabir: A Monastic Archeologist of Bangladesh
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
11 September 2024
Śrīmat Jagat Chandra Mahāsthabir was a unique monastic who discovered the fabled Rangkut Banasram Bihar, a vihara built by Ashoka the Great in 268 BCE
Rewired by Socially Engaged Buddhists
Dexter Cohen Bohn
10 September 2024
A tale of technicolor immersion in the world of boots-on-the-ground spirituality.
World’s Tallest Bronze Buddha Statue in Japan Undergoes Annual Cleaning
Justin Whitaker
10 September 2024
The 120-meter-tall statue was built to honor Shinran, the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism
Thich Minh Tue: A Therapist for a Wounded Society
Ted Nguyen
9 September 2024
Ted Nguyen offers a tribute to the remarkable Vietnamese monastic Thich Minh Tue, who captured the imagination of a nation.
84000 Launches New Community for Supporters of its Dharma-Translation Mission
Craig C Lewis
9 September 2024
84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha has launched the GEM Mandala for supporters of its mission to translate the Tibetan Buddhist canon.
Buddhistdoor View: Prioritize Vibrancy, Not Numbers, in Communities of Faith
Buddhistdoor Global
7 September 2024
For Buddhism, demographic destiny means that vibrant communities will always be more important than numerically large ones
Buddhists Protest Hindu Control of Sana Buddhist Caves in Gujarat, India
Dipen Barua
6 September 2024
Buddhists in Gujarat, India, are protesting against the removal of the word “Buddhist” from a signboard that stands at the Sana Buddhist Caves.
Inner Sanctuaries and the Temples of Tibet
Tiffani Gyatso
6 September 2024
Buddhist artist Tiffani Gyatso shares her insights on inner and outer manifestations of sacred wisdom during a pilgrimage to Tibet