

What it Means to be a Buddhist
As citizens of Earth, we have layers of identity that make us unique from those around us as well as affiliating us with certain groups.

The Religion of the Future
A recent report by the Washington, DC-based Pew Research Center projects that some of the world’s major religions are going to expand, with the notable

Life in America as a Chinese Buddhist Monastic: An Interview with Venerable Guan Zhen
In ancient Chinese literature, “the West” refers to India—the birthplace of Buddhism. Nowadays, as in most cultures across the globe, the West for the Chinese

A Manifestation of Profound Wisdom and Compassion—Remembering Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910–91), recognized as the mind emanation of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820–92), the renowned teacher, scholar, and terton who revived Tibetan Buddhism in the 19th

Harnessing Knowledge Technologies to Overcome Ignorance
Scientific and technical progress has developed exponentially in the last century, enabling unprecedented achievements in numerous fields, from medicine to space travel. Yet sometimes such