Legalized Cannabis Sparks Concern in Buddhist Thailand
Justin Whitaker
5 July 2022
Thai monks weigh use of marijuana and its derivatives as Thailand decriminalizes the drug
Foo Hai Ch’an Monastery Funds Buddhist Studies Scholarships, Fellowships at National University of Singapore
Craig Lewis
4 July 2022
Foo Hai Ch’an, a Buddhist monastery in Singapore, has presented funding of US$800,000 to the National University of Singapore (NUS) to support graduate research candidates
Buddhistdoor View: 21 June – Auspicious Conditions to Grow the Bhikshuni Order
Buddhistdoor Global
2 July 2022
Why the ordination of women on the summer solstice in Bhutan is so important
Tibetan Nuns Project: First Group of Khenmos Enthroned at Sakya College for Nuns
Craig Lewis
29 June 2022
The Tibetan Nuns Project has announced that the first group of Tibetan Buddhist nuns were enthroned as khenmos at Sakya College for Nuns on 14 June
A Short Introduction to Won Buddhism
Grace Song
28 June 2022
A new school of Buddhism arose in Korea in the 20th century to connect with the modern world
Soka Gakkai International Amplifies Call for Universalization of Nuclear Ban Treaty, Endorses Interfaith Statement
Craig Lewis
27 June 2022
The socially engaged Japanese Nichiren Buddhist organization the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) lent its voice to a growing interfaith and civil society call for global
Gelongma Dompa (dgeslongma’i sdom pa): The Blessing of Bhikshuni Ordination in Bhutan
Dr. Tashi Zangmo
25 June 2022
A historic step toward manifesting greater equality within the monastic institutions of the Buddhadharma
Pope Francis Shares Urgent Call for Compassion in Meeting with Thai Buddhists
Craig Lewis
24 June 2022
Speaking at the Vatican with a special Buddhist delegation from Thailand on 17 June, Pope Francis expressed his profound respect for the teachings of the
Buddhist Transgender Monastic Works for Awareness and Inclusivity in India
Justin Whitaker
23 June 2022
Tashi Choedup is one of many activists in India bringing awareness and compassion to the LGBTIQ community
142 Buddhist Nuns Receive Full Ordination at Landmark Ceremony in Bhutan
Craig Lewis
22 June 2022
In a historic step toward realizing greater equality within the monastic institutions of Buddhism, His Holiness the Je Khenpo of Bhutan on Tuesday presided over
Walking into the Light of Wisdom: A Humble Tribute to the Legacy of Phra Khru Baitika Dr. Barton Yanathiro
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
22 June 2022
Dr. Bart was a gentle teacher whose kindness and wisdom helped tremendously in spreading the Dhamma
Master Shandao’s Explanation of Amitabha’s 18th Vow in the Infinite Life Sutra
Alan Kwan
21 June 2022
Exploring Shandao’s fundamental interpretation of the 18th Vow in Pure Land Buddhism