Entangled in Indra’s Net
Gereon Kopf
21 December 2022
Diving fully into Mahayana Buddhist philosophy in order to connect deeply with contemporary intercultural and interfaith encounters
The University of Notre Dame Wraps Up “Faith in the Story” Workshops Aiming to Enhance Religious Literacy
Justin Whitaker
20 December 2022
BDG senior correspondent Justin Whitaker joins fellow journalists and religious scholars and faith leaders to discuss our professions and the future of religion
Developing a Core Buddhist Practice
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
20 December 2022
Seeing homestead life as a reflection of our Buddhist practice and doing the necessary work, day in and day out
Buddhistdoor View: New Theravada Bhikkhuni Ordinations a Cause for Joy
Buddhistdoor Global
17 December 2022
Each new step in generating greater equality for women in Buddhism is an opportunity for us to celebrate and to reflect on our own efforts to help
The Kandy Perahera – A Relic of a Ritual
Joseph Houseal
10 December 2022
The mysterious and ancient roots of Buddhist ritual dance in Sri Lanka
Book Review: Delight in One Thousand Characters
Raymond Lam
7 December 2022
Exploring a new translation and analysis of the One Thousand Character Essay, a core text teaching the art of Chinese calligraphy and culture
Dalai Lama Plans One-Month Visit to Bodh Gaya to Pray for Peace
Justin Whitaker
6 December 2022
The Dalai Lama’s visit is seen as both a spiritual and economic boon to the Indian pilgrimage destination
Buddhist Temple in Thailand Left Empty After Monks Test Positive for Drugs
Justin Whitaker
1 December 2022
The four monks were caught with methamphetamine in their system as officials crack down on illegal drugs in the country
Gandharan Text at the US Library of Congress May Rewrite the History of Buddhism
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
29 November 2022
The discovery shows there is still much work to be done to understand the earliest centuries of Buddhism’s development
Metta Carries Wood, Mops Water
Mettamorphsis
23 November 2022
Allowing loving-kindness practice to lead the way to joyful communal work and clearing paths
Book Review: The Ruby Rosary: Joyfully Accepted by Vidyadharas and Dakinis as the Ornament of a Necklace by Thinley Norbu
Sarah C. Beasley
22 November 2022
Looking into a commentary on a work from Dudjom Rinpoche, one of the 20th century’s greatest Tibetan Buddhist teachers
Researchers Uncover Lost Eighth Century Japanese Medical Text
Justin Whitaker
22 November 2022
It is hoped that the medical knowledge will be added to Japan’s registry of intangible cultural heritage