Young Buddhist Scholars Meet in New Delhi for Conference on Buddhist Pilgrimage
Justin Whitaker
3 August 2023
Young scholars joined the ongoing conversation about Buddhist pilgrimage, tourism, and travel in India
“Tree and Serpent” Exhibition Brings Buddhist Art to the Met in New York
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
28 July 2023
Newly-opened exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art showcases more than 125 pieces of ancient Indian Buddhist art
Religion as Practice: The Shikoku Pilgrimage in Japan
Gereon Kopf
26 July 2023
Prof. Gereon Kopf reflects on years of teaching about Japanese Buddhism as he embarks on the arduous Shikoku Pilgrimage
Myanmar’s Military Government Unveils Giant Seated Buddha Statue
Justin Whitaker
25 July 2023
The statue, claimed to be the largest seated Buddha statue in the world, has been built under the patronage of the military dictatorship
Layered Simplicity: Guiding Ideas for Creative Makers and Meditators, Part Two
Ratnadevi
20 July 2023
Mindfulness teacher and artist Ratnadevi offers gentle guidance for all who struggle with the creative or artistic process
Five Things I’ve Learned About Compassionate Action
Satya Robyn
19 July 2023
Satya Robyn reflects on her life as an activist and a changing of the seasons to a new focus
Historic Japanese Temple Allegedly Vandalized by Canadian Teen
Justin Whitaker
18 July 2023
Alleged vandalism has prompted greater diligence from Buddhist temple staff as global tourism rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic
Buddhistdoor View: Experiencing the Phase Shift – Women in Buddhism Today
Buddhistdoor Global
15 July 2023
Embracing the importance of lifting up women everywhere and overcoming the violence of gender inequality
Pakistan Hosts Symposium to Showcase Buddhist Tourism Sites
Justin Whitaker
13 July 2023
The county’s leaders hope to show a welcoming, tourist-friendly side to the Buddhist world
California Woman Could Take Buddhist Temple Dispute to Supreme Court
Justin Whitaker
11 July 2023
MiaoLan Lee is fighting to keep her Buddhist temple, which city officials say violates building codes and must be demolished
How Buddhists Can Embrace the Degrowth Movement
Justin Whitaker
7 July 2023
As the climate crisis becomes more apparent and destructive, we need to explore all of our options for reducing suffering in ourselves and those around us
Muthu Raja, a Thai Elephant Gifted to Sri Lanka for Buddhist Ceremonies, Returns Home After Neglect Allegations
Justin Whitaker
6 July 2023
After 20 years at a Buddhist temple, concerns arose that the animal’s health was in decline due to abuse and neglect