Man Dies by Self-Immolation at Buddhist Monastery in Virginia
Justin Whitaker
31 December 2024
Leaders at the monastery and local authorities are uncertain about the motive for the man’s death
Large Trees, Deep Roots
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
27 November 2024
Embracing the teachings of Buddhism, we strengthen our roots to withstand life’s inevitable storms with resilience and wisdom
Buddhistdoor View: Revisiting Buddhist Views on Animal Welfare after Thailand’s Chatuchak Market Fire
Buddhistdoor Global
15 June 2024
The loss of a thousand or more animals at a market should revive our work to end suffering for all sentient beings
Remarkable Buddha Pūrṇimā: An Inspiration for Celebrating Community Harmony with Buddhists and Beyond
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
31 May 2024
A look at the themes and teachings that inform the celebrations of Vesak, including the life of the Buddha and the Buddha-era
Spring Grief: A Tribute to Gerry Loose
Ratnadevi
22 May 2024
Reflections on the fact and process of loss, and finding beauty in a world so torn by suffering
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center Resident Found Dead After Solo Hike
Justin Whitaker
26 March 2024
Members and friends of the San Francisco Zen Center received tragic news this week after a beloved resident and worker at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center went missing and was later found dead.
Scholars Explore “Buddhish” Dying in Australia
Justin Whitaker
8 February 2024
Academics are studying how Buddhist ideas and practices have increasingly been incorporated into the end-of-life plans of people outside of Buddhist cultures
Washington State Officials Announce Discovery of Body in Missing Monk Case
Justin Whitaker
5 January 2024
After nearly two months missing from Sravasti Abbey, it is believed that Geshe Tenzin Chodrak’s body has been found in a pond near the abbey
Sun Stands Still: A Solstice Contemplation
Sarah C. Beasley
12 December 2023
Columnist Sarah C. Beasley guides us into a Buddhist practice for the cold and dark winter days ahead
The Pandemic Sutra
Maia Duerr
28 November 2023
BDG columnist Maia Duerr ponders the meaning of the pandemic and the hope for change as we confront our interconnectedness
Book Review: Awakening Wisdom—Heart Advice on the Fundamental Practices of Vajrayana Buddhism by Pema Wangyal Rinpoche
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
9 October 2023
Pema Wangyal Rinpoche’s new book can serve as a central practice manual for newcomers and experienced Buddhists alike as they traverse the Vajrayana path
Dōgyō ninin: The Shingon Version of “You’ll Never Walk Alone”
Gereon Kopf
5 October 2023
Prof. Gereon Kopf continues his Shikoku pilgrimage in Japan, examining themes of awakening, loss, and connection