Buddhism has always adapted to new cultures. But what happens when consumer culture begins adapting Buddhism to itself?
An eighth-century monastery in Thailand’s Nakhon Si Thammarat Province has officially become Thailand’s ninth UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Joseph Houseal witnesses the cham of the wrathful protector Heruka, and reflects on the years of monastic discipline that make the transformation possible
Mayor Mamdani addressed the Vesak Day celebration, speaking of the city’s diversity as a source of strength rather than division
Activities include surfing, rafting, scuba diving, temple food, hanji paper-making, and Seon meditation.
Seoul temple hosts cultural programs highlighting Bhutanese tourism, wellness, and Gross National Happiness
The awards highlighted the role of media in communicating Buddhist ethics, humanitarian values, and social responsibility
Joseph Houseal introduces a profoundly significant new project to reconstruct formal documentation of the ritual dance heritage of the Drikung Kagyu tradition.
Joseph Houseal speaks with performer, scholar, theorist, and mask-maker Graham Shackell on Bhutan’s precious Buddhist heritage of masked rituals
From ritual abundance to mindful use: restoring meaning to khatak practices
The 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo and accompanying International Seon Meditation Conference will be held in April.
Thailand’s Death Fest, now in its second year, encouraged open discussion of mortality through Buddhist reflection and practical planning
