Sacred “Eternal Flame” Preserved After Fire Destroys Historic Buddhist Hall in Japan
Justin Whitaker
26 May 2026
Buddhist Temple hosting “eternal flame” in Japan burns down for second time since 2000
Buddhistdoor View: Beyond the Dichotomy of Political Engagement and Detachment
Buddhistdoor Global
9 May 2026
The religious leaders that meet our century’s moment won’t be afraid to mindfully engage the big issues, including political matters
Demographics, Destiny, and Dharma: An Interview with Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
Raymond Lam
16 April 2026
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche offers a bold and broad response to recent Pew research about Buddhism’s demographic decline
Buddhistdoor View: Seeking Harmony in the Midst of Global Conflict
Buddhistdoor Global
22 February 2026
As the Winter Olympics conclude, Buddhist wisdom tells us that the work for harmony continues
The Activism of Available Time
Ratnadevi
20 February 2026
Ratnadevi celebrates the gift of an unscheduled afternoon, reflecting on the fact that in a restless age, a mindful pause may be the most radical offering we can make
Metta Bagged Up
Mettamorphsis
6 January 2026
Through helping a grieving friend declutter her home, our loving-kindness practitioner explores how metta guides us in deciding what to keep, release, and give away
Konagamana Buddha Statue Enshrined on Ba Den Mountain, Vietnam, Ahead of Public Opening
Justin Whitaker
2 January 2026
During the event, Buddhist leaders offered prayers for world peace alongside consecration and chanting rituals
Ancient Buddhist Site Unearthed in Kashmir’s Baramulla District Highlights Region’s Kushan-Era Past
Justin Whitaker
30 December 2025
The findings link Kashmir more clearly to the ancient Gandhara Buddhist network
A Life of Giving and Compassion: The Philanthropy of Mr. Robert H. N. Ho
Buddhistdoor Global
10 December 2025
A look at the late Mr. Robert H. N. Ho’s generosity and philanthropic foci, which spanned diverse interests and valuable causes
Buddhistdoor View: The Global Peace Prayer Festival in the Bigger Picture of Bhutan’s National Agenda
Buddhistdoor Global
22 November 2025
Sixteen days of prayer, diplomacy, and national reflection reveal Bhutan’s emerging Dharma-guided future
So, You Want to Be a Buddhist Author, Eh? Part Six: Bringing It All Back Home
John Harvey Negru
5 November 2025
What happens when the Dharma meets AI? In the final installment of his series on Buddhist publishing, John Negru explores the irreplaceable role of living teachers in transmitting wisdom beyond words
Buddhist Coalition for Democracy Launches Interview Series on Engaged Buddhism
Justin Whitaker
23 September 2025
The Buddhist Coalition for Democracy will launch New Directions in Engaged Buddhism, a monthly interview series with leading Buddhist teachers and activists