The Survival of the Buddhadharma
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
8 July 2026
Anam Thubten Rinpoche considers the transmission of the Buddhadharma to the West and the future of the Dharma in the modern world
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
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Offers Prayers and Condolences for Victims of Deadly Storms Across Asia
Craig Lewis
3 December 2025
The Dalai Lama issued a public statement in which he expressed profound sadness for the suffering of millions in Asia affected by recent storms and floods.
Engaged Buddhism: Jungto Society Hosts INEB Study Tour in South Korea for Buddhist Monastics from Southeast Asia
Craig Lewis
16 July 2025
Jungto Society, founded by Ven. Pomnyun Sunim, hosted an intensive nine-day study tour for monastics from Southeast Asia affiliated with INEB.
Messengers of Mind, Cultural Explorers and the Encounter with Buddhism, Part One: A Gallery of Explorers
Joseph Houseal
14 June 2025
Joseph Houseal explores the adventurer-scholars, mystic-wanderers, and artist-seekers behind the West’s early exposures to Buddhism
The Buddhist Identity Crisis
Asa Hershoff
28 May 2025
Asa Hershoff offers a critical view of the challenges and opportunities for Buddhism in the 21st century
Vesak Celebrated in the UN’s Economic and Social Council Chamber
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
22 May 2025
UN leaders and Buddhist scholars gathered in New York for Vesak to reflect on the Buddha’s message of peace and compassion for our troubled world
Buddhistdoor View: Will the New Pope Continue to Build Bridges Between Catholics and Buddhists?
Buddhistdoor Global
17 May 2025
With war, inequality, and environmental collapse looming, Pope Leo XIV’s emphasis on humility and peace aligns closely with Buddhist calls for wise and compassionate leadership
Buddhistdoor View: In Times of Chaos, Countries Should Unite in Dharma Solidarity
Buddhistdoor Global
3 May 2025
Buddhism offers the historic and contemporary values that ground Asian countries in multilateral harmony and balance
Buddhistdoor View: Reinforcing Dharma Work Through Generosity and Giving
Buddhistdoor Global
5 April 2025
In today’s disorienting global climate, we need generosity and giving more than ever to help the Dharma and a hurting world
Tantric Transformation
Joseph Houseal
15 February 2025
Joseph Houseal explores the living manifestations of Newar tantric dance preserved and practiced by Prajwal Vajracharya
Pure Land-Zen Dual Cultivation in 13th Century Vietnam and Today
An Tran
23 January 2025
An Tran explores the history and practice of Buddhist syncretism in Vietnam