Buddhists in Sri Lanka Lead Interfaith Protest against Israeli War in Gaza
Justin Whitaker
1 November 2023
Peace activists, faith leaders, and others joined voices in Colombo calling for a ceasefire and freedom for Palestinians
Court Orders Stolen Buddhist Statue in South Korea to be Returned to Japan
Justin Whitaker
30 October 2023
The statue was likely made in South Korea in 1330 but has spent most of its life enshrined in a temple in Japan
The First B.R. Ambedkar Statue Erected in the United States Unveiled in Maryland
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
19 October 2023
Maryland is now home to the first Ambedkar statue in the United States and the largest one outside of India
Indigeneity and Dharma
Maia Duerr
17 October 2023
A guide to understanding and deepening our connection to the earth and its long history of indigenous people with humility and reverence
Where/What/When is nirvāṇa?
Gereon Kopf
16 October 2023
Most people with even some tangential knowledge of Buddhism have heard about the concept of “nirvāṇa.” But what is its significance for the pilgrims after weeks of solitary hiking ready to rejoin the society?
Faeries, Dakinis, Nuns, and Mikos, Part Four
Joseph Houseal
14 October 2023
Joseph Houseal concludes his series on Faeries, dakinis, nuns, and mikos with writing from elemental faery magician, Althea Northage-Orr.
The Monk and the Gun – New Film from Director Pawo Choyning Dorji
Sarah C. Beasley
13 October 2023
BDG columnist Sarah C. Beasley reviews the latest film from Bhutanese filmmaker Pawo Choyning Dorji, about Bhutan’s transition to a democracy in 2006
Percent of Asian American Adults Identifying as Buddhist in Decline According to New Study
Justin Whitaker
12 October 2023
A new survey shows a decline in Asian American Buddhists by percentage, but also highlights complex differences between Asian Americans of different backgrounds
Tibetan Buddhism and Carmelite Spirituality to be Featured in Interreligious Encounter in Ávila, Spain 2024
Justin Whitaker
11 October 2023
Scholars and leaders from the two religions will engage in shared practices and discussions over a period of four days
Buddhism and Nature
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
10 October 2023
A reminder of Buddhism’s close relationship with the natural world and our need to recognize this in our daily lives and practice
Buddhist Peace Fellowship Announces New Hiring After Reorganization
Justin Whitaker
10 October 2023
The US-based engaged Buddhist organization is seeking to add two employees after a period of reflection and regrowth
Buddhistdoor View: Potential Directions for Western Buddhism and Global Dharma
Buddhistdoor Global
7 October 2023
Buddhism in the West faces political and philosophical challenges, but this is an opportune time for intellectual and theological renewal