On the Way-Seeking Mind and Steadiness
Maia Duerr
19 February 2025
A meditation on finding strength in Buddhism’s three jewels to stay afloat in these difficult geopolitical times
Muthu Raja, a Thai Elephant Gifted to Sri Lanka for Buddhist Ceremonies, Returns Home After Neglect Allegations
Justin Whitaker
6 July 2023
After 20 years at a Buddhist temple, concerns arose that the animal’s health was in decline due to abuse and neglect
2,300-Year-Old Buddhist Elephant Statue Unearthed in India
Justin Whitaker
13 June 2023
The discovery will prompt further exploration in hopes of gaining deeper knowledge into the history of early Buddhism
Sri Lankan Buddhists Mourn Passing of Sacred Elephant
Craig Lewis
9 March 2022
Buddhists in Sri Lanka are mourning the passing of the island nation’s most sacred elephant, Nadungamuwa Raja, who died at the age of 69 on Monday
Tragic End for Tikiri, the Emaciated 70-year-old Elephant in Sri Lanka
Craig Lewis
25 September 2019
Tikiri dead just weeks after public outcry
Images from Buddhist Festival Highlight the Plight of Domesticated Elephants in Sri Lanka
Craig Lewis
16 August 2019
Animal rights advocates urge Sri Lanka to do more for..