Metta’s Mirror
Mettamorphsis
4 February 2025
Our loving-kindness meditator finds new friends after stepping away from a place of conflict
Fire Destroys Historic Building at Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village Monastery in France
Justin Whitaker
28 January 2025
No one was seriously injured in the fire, though the building housed many personal items from Thich Nhat Hanh
Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist NGO ThePromise Offers Compassion Amid the Tragedy of Korea’s Jeju Air Disaster
Craig Lewis
22 January 2025
Recognizing the vulnerability of children in the aftermath of the Jeju Airlines crash, NGO ThePromise organized a child-friendly space to provide support.
Engaged Buddhism: Tzu Chi USA Mobilizes Global Expertise to Support California Wildfire Relief
Justin Whitaker
16 January 2025
Tzu Chi USA has begun aid work for California wildfire victims, providing shelter, essentials, and emotional support.
Weaving Dharma and Social Justice Practice Paths
Sarah C. Beasley
15 January 2025
Recalling teachers who faced imprisonment and exile yet sustained deep meditation practice, Sarah C. Beasley highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the important work of sustaining oneself and others
Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Brings Compassionate Relief to Northern Thailand
Craig Lewis
13 January 2025
Volunteers from the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation were quick to respond after Typhoon Yagi caused severe flooding in northern Thailand late last year.
Enabling Everyone to Live Happily
Jungto Society
10 January 2025
Dharma teachings from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim on the Buddhist practice of living sustainably and living happily.
Dalai Lama Expresses Sorrow Over Deadly Earthquake in Tibet
Craig Lewis
8 January 2025
His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed sadness over the deadly earthquake that struck southern Tibet on Tuesday, lamenting the loss of life.
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Inaugurates New Schools for Vulnerable Communities in the Philippines
Craig Lewis
3 January 2025
The revered Korean Dharma master Ven. Pomnyun Sunim traveled to the Philippines from 12–18 December to officially inaugurate new schools on Mindanao.
Healing in the Modern World: An Online Course with Experts in Buddhist Psychology
Nina Müller
3 January 2025
A series of modules from Lion’s Roar dives deep into the overlap of Buddhism and psychology, and how both help us to live lives of meaning
Buddhistdoor View: Syria After Assad and the Uncertainty of New Beginnings
Buddhistdoor Global
21 December 2024
Events in Syria give many around the world hope for a new future there and beyond, but history teaches us to be cautious about big changes
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena Organizes Free Medical and Menstrual Hygiene Camp in Ladakh
Craig Lewis
20 December 2024
The Buddhist leader and socially engaged monk Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena led a Free Medical and Menstrual Hygiene Camp in Ladak’s Leh District.