Cambodia’s Buddhist Leaders Honor Catholic Bishop for Decades of Cooperation
Justin Whitaker
25 June 2026
Schmitthaeusler cited education, humanitarian work, and interfaith peacebuilding as shared priorities
Buddhistdoor View: Beyond the Dichotomy of Political Engagement and Detachment
Buddhistdoor Global
9 May 2026
The religious leaders that meet our century’s moment won’t be afraid to mindfully engage the big issues, including political matters
Buddhistdoor View: The Sad Contradiction of Humanity in Artemis II and the Iran War
Buddhistdoor Global
11 April 2026
Navigating the depraved depths of a president’s threat to destroy a civilization and the lofty heights of a new mission to the Moon
Dalai Lama Warns Against Spiraling Violence, Urges Peace in the Middle East and Ukraine
Craig Lewis
1 April 2026
His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Tuesday issued a statement underscoring the necessity for dialogue and respect as a sustainable path to conflict resolution.
South Korea’s Largest Buddhist Order Opposes Special Law Backing 2027 World Youth Day
Justin Whitaker
2 December 2025
The Jogye Order argues public funds should not be directed to a religious event focused on Catholic evangelization
Myanmar Junta to Demolish Buddhist Monasteries Under Pretext of “Archaeological Excavations”
Justin Whitaker
26 August 2025
The Myanmar central government confirmed plans to raze Christian and Buddhist landmarks in Taungoo, echoing a wider pattern of attacks on religious institutions since the 2021 coup
Pope Leo XIV Pledges Continued Commitment to Interreligious Dialogue
Justin Whitaker
20 May 2025
Pope Leo XIV met with global religious leaders in Rome, reaffirming his commitment to interfaith dialogue and shared values with Buddhists including teachings on peace, compassion, and ecological responsibility
Buddhistdoor View: Will the New Pope Continue to Build Bridges Between Catholics and Buddhists?
Buddhistdoor Global
17 May 2025
With war, inequality, and environmental collapse looming, Pope Leo XIV’s emphasis on humility and peace aligns closely with Buddhist calls for wise and compassionate leadership
Buddhists Join Global Faith Leaders in Prayers for Pope Francis
Justin Whitaker
4 March 2025
The Pope has made great efforts to cultivate friendships across faiths and Buddhists have been among those most welcomed in Catholic interfaith efforts
Buddhistdoor View: Prioritize Vibrancy, Not Numbers, in Communities of Faith
Buddhistdoor Global
7 September 2024
For Buddhism, demographic destiny means that vibrant communities will always be more important than numerically large ones
Thai Monks Meet with Pope in Ongoing Peace and Fraternity Dialogues
Justin Whitaker
30 May 2024
The Pope urged those in attendance to continue the work of promoting unity, peace, and hope in a world in crisis
Buddhist-Christian Colloquium in Thailand Calls for Compassion and Joint Action
Justin Whitaker
21 November 2023
Participants in the dialogue agreed on the importance of building bridges to combat violence and promote peace