Stepping Up to the Plate: An Invitation to Open Your Heart to Nature and Walk the Talk
How biophilia can help heal planetary biodiversity
Tung Lin Kok Yuen: A Living Monument to the History and Heritage of Buddhism in Hong Kong
Preserving an 82-year-old temple that continues to…
Venerable Tsunma Lobsang Rinchen Khandro: Acting with Compassion for All Those Suffering from Adversity
Mindful self-compassion and coming to terms with one’s…
Wisdom of a Chan Master: How Master Dejian Let Go of His Fear
Master Dejian is the 18th generation master of the Yonghuatang* of Shaolin Temple, a successor of what is known as Shaolin Chanwuyi, and the abbot of
Unearthing Fugan Temple: The Story of Chengdu’s Buddhist Heritage
In the heart of the beautiful city of Chengdu is an archeological site that was once the illustrious Fugan Temple. The ruins of the once-grand
Embracing the Mekong in Distress
Ajahn Saneh tugs at the ropes to make sure that everything is securely fastened on the bed of the pickup truck. There is little time
The Applied Chan Teachings of Master Lin-Chi
It is often said in Chan literature that there are 84,000 doors to the practice and 84,000 obstructions. The door that resonates with my practice
Nuns in the Tibetan Tradition: Latest Developments and Future Prospects
The issue of women’s empowerment in Tibetan Buddhism, especially for nuns, has been tenaciously resisted and debated about for almost 50 years. At the center the debate, we
Buddhist Utopia: Prof. Vesna Wallace on Mongolian Visions of the Kalachakra Tantra and Shambhala
In the heart of the Gobi Desert lies a marvelous complex of 108 white stupas arrayed in a quadrangle known as the Shambhala of the Gobi.
Happiness, Expectations, and Learning to be Losers: An Interview with Ajahn Brahm
Buddhistdoor Global recently had an opportunity to sit down for an interview with Ajahn Brahm, abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery near the Australian city of Perth, and
Who Am I — Self-discovery in Japanese Zen Practice
The Japanese Zen master Dōgen (1200–53) famously said, “To study the Buddha way is to study the self.”* A popular meditation manual known and used