Book Review: Buddhist Dances: Movement and Mind, Part 2
Rebecca Wong
8 December 2025
Houseal’s study of broken or severed dance lineages identifies a powerful thread of liberation through physical movement
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Offers Prayers and Condolences for Victims of Deadly Storms Across Asia
Craig Lewis
3 December 2025
The Dalai Lama issued a public statement in which he expressed profound sadness for the suffering of millions in Asia affected by recent storms and floods.
Compassion Turns to Tragedy When Cats Die During Buddhist Life-Release Ceremony in Southern China
Dipen Barua
28 November 2025
A distressing incident in China has raised concerns after a reported 1,120 cats released near a reservoir in a Buddhist “life release” ceremony led to multiple deaths
Finding Them Gone: A Conversation with Bill Porter/Red Pine on Pilgrimage, Poetry, and the Art of Showing Up
Curtis White
25 November 2025
My introduction to the work of Bill Porter/Red Pine was his translation of The Heart Sutra, which I first read back in 2005 when I
At a Glance: Buddhism’s Archaeological Heritage in Bengal
Dipen Barua
31 October 2025
The story of Bengal’s archeological sites reveals a long and rich history of super-monasteries and tantric masters
Book Review: Buddhist Dances: Movement and Mind, Part 1
Rebecca Wong
13 October 2025
Rebecca Wong explores the most comprehensive book on Buddhist dance and movement heritage from one of BDG’s veteran columnists
Dance Is the Complete Practice
Joseph Houseal
11 October 2025
Joseph Houseal delves into ancient links and parallels between calligraphic pictograms and ritual dance traditions
At least 32 Killed, 50 Injured During Myanmar Military Strike on Buddhist Festival
Craig Lewis
9 October 2025
At least 32 people were killed—including several children—and more than 50 injured on Monday during an attack on a Buddhist festival by government forces.
Decoding the Mountains and the Wind: A Pilgrimage on the Trail of The Dakini Code
Rebecca Wong
8 September 2025
From Nepal to Bhutan, Rebecca Wong traces sacred locations of powerful feminine energies in Laurence Brahm’s movie “The Dakini Code”
Engaged Buddhism Special Report: Peace Foundation Hosts Landmark Korean Liberation Day Memorial and Forum in Seoul
Craig Lewis
20 August 2025
The Peace Foundation founded by Dharma master Ven. Pomnyun Sunim hosted a commemoration ceremony for the 80th anniversary of Korea’s National Liberation Day.
Cambodian Monks Hold Peace Prayers Honoring Soldiers Killed in Thai Border Clashes
Justin Whitaker
14 August 2025
Buddhist leaders in Cambodia call for unity and peaceful coexistence with Thailand following recent armed conflict
Book Review: Buddhist Masters of Modern China
Raymond Lam
8 August 2025
An indispensable collection of translations and insights into the thinking and lives of modern China’s greatest monastic names