Scholars Explore “Buddhish” Dying in Australia
Justin Whitaker
8 February 2024
Academics are studying how Buddhist ideas and practices have increasingly been incorporated into the end-of-life plans of people outside of Buddhist cultures
Academics Seek Support to Save Unique Buddhism, Psychology, and Mental Health Program in Toronto
Justin Whitaker
17 January 2024
The popular Canadian program has been a success with students, fostering cultural understanding and mental health awareness
Delta Beta Tau at San Diego State University: The Nation’s First Buddhist Fraternity
Kassidy Evans
11 January 2024
Kassidy Evans tells the story of the first Buddhist fraternity in an American university and its unique contribution to American Buddhism
Stewarding the American Academy of Religion: An Interview with Prof. Jin Y. Park
Raymond Lam
8 January 2024
The new president of the American Academy of Religion discusses her plans for the West’s largest religious studies organization
Beginner’s Mind: Beyond the Stereotype: Challenging the Perception of a Peaceful Religion
Dolores Marcial-Modesto
29 December 2023
A US college student challenges stereotypes and preconceptions about Buddhism, religion, and spirituality
Buddhist Studies: National University of Singapore Establishes New Visiting Professorship
Craig C Lewis
11 December 2023
The National University of Singapore has announced a new opportunity to foster interdisciplinary research in Buddhist studies
An Interview with Ven. K. L. Dhammajoti: The Landscape of Buddhist Studies in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asian Concerns
Raymond Lam
6 December 2023
The veteran professor of Buddhist studies reveals an intellectual map for understanding non-sectarian Buddhism today
International Buddhist Confederation to Host Abhidhamma Celebration and Conference with Gautam Buddha University
Raymond Lam
20 October 2023
Conference will highlight core body of Buddhist texts in the Theravada tradition, which form a central component of Buddhist philosophy
1,200-Year-Old Buddhist Temple Structure Unearthed in Malaysia
Justin Whitaker
26 September 2023
Temple is the largest found in the area and includes many intact artifacts
Beginner’s Mind: Meditating on the Path of Life
Farisha Sultan
1 September 2023
A US college student examines her experiences with Buddhist thought through the lens of her background as a Muslim and a student of comparative religion
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche among Recipients of 2023 Honorary Degrees at SOAS University of London
Justin Whitaker
31 August 2023
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche has a long record of promoting Buddhist teachings in a variety of formats and for working to alleviate suffering more broadly.
Ven. Prof. K. L. Dhammajoti Receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka
Dipen Barua
25 August 2023
The University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka awarded Venerable Professor Emeritus Kuala Lumpur Dhammajoti an honorary Doctor of Literature degree on 18 August.