A philosophical battle looms between Buddhists that see the first precept as essential and Buddhists who see war as acceptable in some cases
The gathering, led by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, will include Dharma talks, meditations, and partner presentations
The Buddhist Coalition for Democracy will launch New Directions in Engaged Buddhism, a monthly interview series with leading Buddhist teachers and activists
Recent surveys shed light on the role of immigration in shaping Buddhism in the United States
Diana J. Mukpo, teacher, author, and a significant figure in the transmission of Buddhism to the West and prominent member of the Shambhala Buddhist community
Visitors described the abbey as a place of refuge and healing, with the Buddha Hall symbolizing the transmission of Tibetan Buddhist teachings in the West
Beginner’s Mind is a special project collecting insightful essays written by US college students who have attended experiential-learning courses related to Buddhism. Some of the authors
Anam Thubten Rinpoche ponders the future of the Buddhadharma in the West and engaging with young people
The early explorers treated in this three-part article represent a wide range of expertise, from painting to linguistics, dance to cartography. The 15 explorers evoked
In Part Four of his series, John Negru examines why Buddhism remains poorly represented in global publishing metadata standards—and what can be done to fix it
A college student in the US explores the principles of Buddhist economics and its implications for individuals and for society at large
Joseph Houseal digs deeper into the history of cultural explorers and the West’s early encounters with Buddhism
