Sowing the Seeds of Metta
Mettamorphsis
4 July 2023
Bringing loving-kindness to those doing the hard work of caring for the young and growing our food
International Buddhist Confederation Leads Ashadha Purnima Celebration in New Delhi
Justin Whitaker
4 July 2023
Traditionally seen as the second holiest day in the Buddhist calendar, this full moon marks the Buddha’s first teaching of the Dharma
Indian PM Modi Meets Buddhist Scholar Robert Thurman and Other Thought Leaders during US Visit
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
29 June 2023
Modi’s recent visit to the US included a talk with one of North America’s best-known Buddhist scholars
Pilgrimage: Hongluosi, Home to Priceless Artifacts and Heartwarming Legends
Samantha Li
28 June 2023
One of the most important Buddhist temples in northern China, Hongluosi is a sanctuary of beauty, history, and mythic power
Buddhists from Thailand Visit Vatican for Interfaith Dialogue
Justin Whitaker
19 June 2023
Pope Francis was unable to attend the event which acted as a continuation of decades of friendship-building between Catholics and Buddhists
Buddhistdoor View: Aging Teachers and the Future of Buddhism
Buddhistdoor Global
17 June 2023
As we mourn the loss of a number of great Buddhist teachers, we can contemplate the future of our practice and our religion
Religious Harmony Sought after Sri Lankan Comedian Arrested for “Defaming Buddhism”
Justin Whitaker
15 June 2023
While Sri Lanka protects the freedom of religion for all citizens, Buddhism holds special privileges in its constitution
2,300-Year-Old Buddhist Elephant Statue Unearthed in India
Justin Whitaker
13 June 2023
The discovery will prompt further exploration in hopes of gaining deeper knowledge into the history of early Buddhism
How We Perceive and Are Perceived: Memory Map, the Art of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
Sarah C. Beasley
12 June 2023
BDG Columnist and artist Sarah C. Beasley meditates on beauty and meaning in the work of a contemporary Native American artist
Metta Stirs It Up
Mettamorphsis
7 June 2023
A loving-kindness practitioner brings her wisdom to a new farm, finding new stirrings of compassion and growth
In a World of Human Ignorance, Can Artificial Intelligence Help?
Justin Whitaker
1 June 2023
As the latest technology craze sweeps over the world, let us not forget the grounding Buddhist practices that will guide us through and beyond our experiences with AI
US Congresswoman Introduces Legislation to Make Diwali a National Holiday
Justin Whitaker
30 May 2023
The bill would establish the first national holiday originating in Asia