Daughters of the Buddha: Unmun-sa, a Wellspring of Bhikshuni Ordination in South Korea, Part Two
Craig C Lewis
6 October 2023
Exploring a unique manifestation of the sacred feminine in contemporary Korean Buddhism
Dancing a Display of Emptiness: Thrangu Nuns Make History
Karen Greenspan
28 September 2023
Karen Greenspan visits Nepal, where she engages with a contemporary manifestation of an ancient tradition of Buddhist dance
US Department of State Honors Bangladeshi Social Activist Rani Yan Yan with 2023 Global Anti-Racism Champions Award
Craig C Lewis
10 August 2023
The prominent Buddhist activist Rani Yan Yan was among six activists recognized at the First Annual Ceremony for the Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions.
Daughters of the Buddha: 18th Sakyadhita Conference in Seoul Celebrates the Sacred Feminine
Craig C Lewis
11 July 2023
A shining example of the alignment between Buddhist scholarship, Buddhist activism, and Buddhist practice from around the world.
Engaged Buddhism: INEB Hosts Landmark Interfaith Gathering in Bangkok for Gender Equality and Social Justice
Craig C Lewis
5 July 2023
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists hosted an interfaith gathering where religious leaders expressed support for equality and social inclusivity.
Rebirth and Revolution – Engaged Buddhism in Japan: A Conversation with Jonathan Watts
Craig C Lewis
2 June 2023
BDG speaks with Jonathan Watts on his new two-volume examination of the evolution of engaged Buddhism in Japan
A Future Task for Won Buddhism in America
Grace Song
2 February 2023
Tracing the unique history of Won Buddhism as it has moved to and grown in America
Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia Holds Interfaith Dialogue on Women and Spirituality
Craig C Lewis
1 February 2023
The Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia recently organized an interfaith dialogue on women and spirituality from the perspective of Buddhism and Islam.
Tibetan Nuns Project Announces 10 New Geshema Graduates at Ceremony in Bodh Gaya
Craig C Lewis
22 December 2022
The Tibetan Nuns Project (TNP) recently shared the news that 10 Tibetan Buddhist nuns were awarded geshema degrees at a conferment ceremony in Bodh Gaya.
Engaged Buddhism: 20th Biennial INEB Conference Concludes in South Korea with a Commitment to Action, Peace, and Change
Craig C Lewis
1 November 2022
SEOUL, South Korea – The 20th Biennial Conference of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB), jointly organized with Jungto Society, concluded in Seoul on
From Courtesan to Won Buddhist Teacher: One Woman’s Response to Modernity in Korea
Grace Song
16 August 2022
On the life of an extraordinary Buddhist woman in Korea in the early years of the 20th century
Gelongma Dompa (dgeslongma’i sdom pa): The Blessing of Bhikshuni Ordination in Bhutan
Dr. Tashi Zangmo
25 June 2022
A historic step toward manifesting greater equality within the monastic institutions of the Buddhadharma