Scattering Petals, Falling Leaves: Spring in Noh and the Japanese Sense of Transience
Joseph Houseal
14 March 2026
Joseph Houseal explores expressions of impermanence in the classic Noh performance of Yuya.
AI: South Korea Debuts Robot Monk to Explore Role of Technology in Buddhism
Craig Lewis
13 March 2026
South Korea’s Dongguk University has unveiled the country’s first AI robot monk, marking a new step in the intersection of AI and spiritual practice.
Tsinghua University’s Annual Symposium for Sino-Tibetan Buddhist Studies on the Figures, Teachings, and History of Nyingma-pa
Shen Li
13 March 2026
The Center for Sino-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Tsinghua University is emerging as a leading center of Sino-Tibetan Buddhism
On the Trek for Pema Gyalpo the Lotus King in Swat Valley
Laurence Brahm
12 March 2026
Laurence Brahm traces the origins of Vajrayana to a melting pot of spiritual influences in Pakistan – and unveils a hidden heritage
Buddhism the Only Major Religion Experiencing Global Decline, According to New Research
Justin Whitaker
12 March 2026
Pew Research Center reports that Buddhism is the only major world religion to decline in adherents between 2010 and 2020, with China, Japan, and South Korea leading the trend
Suffering Rooted in Desire
Jungto Society
11 March 2026
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim gives a teaching on desire and attachment in relationships.
Interfaith Compassion: Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia Distributes Meal Packages During Ramadan
Craig Lewis
11 March 2026
The Young Buddhist Association Indonesia held a takjil distribution event on 7 March, providing 1,000 food packages to Muslim commuters.
Compassion Without Exceptions: Returning to Ahimsa in Contemporary Mindfulness
Pria Acharya
10 March 2026
Pria Acharya offers a compassionate meditation on cultural condition, suffering, and the choices we make as part of mindful living
The Unified Mind: Jungto Society to Co-Host 2nd World Meditation Day Forum in Seoul
Craig Lewis
9 March 2026
Jungto Society will this year host the 2nd World Meditation Day Forum from its headquarters in Seoul, the Jungto Social and Cultural Center.
The Unfinished Enlightenment: How India Is Reclaiming Its Buddhist Soul—An Interview with Dr. Richard Dixey
Rebecca Wong
9 March 2026
Dr. Richard Dixey is on a mission to revive Buddhism in India with a slew of ambitious projects connecting all schools of Dharma
Buddhistdoor View: The Killing Bodhisattva: Can Purposeful Ending of Life be Justified?
Buddhistdoor Global
7 March 2026
Rather than pre-emptive war against “bad people,” Buddhist philosophy and ethics urges the world toward proactive peace
Engaged Buddhism: Tzu Chi Expands Outreach in Nepal with Great Love Village and Lumbini Campus Expansion
Craig Lewis
6 March 2026
The Buddhist humanitarian organization Tzu Chi Foundation has deepened its humanitarian commitment in Nepal, the Buddha’s homeland.