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
Buddhist Transgender Monastic Works for Awareness and Inclusivity in India
Justin Whitaker
23 June 2022
Tashi Choedup is one of many activists in India bringing awareness and compassion to the LGBTIQ community
142 Buddhist Nuns Receive Full Ordination at Landmark Ceremony in Bhutan
Craig C Lewis
22 June 2022
In a historic step toward realizing greater equality within the monastic institutions of Buddhism, His Holiness the Je Khenpo of Bhutan on Tuesday presided over
Dharma in Transition: A Buddhist Call for Trans Liberation
Ray Buckner
31 March 2022
In recognition of Trans Day of Visibility, scholar Ray Buckner looks back on his own transition and the obstacles still faced by trans Buddhists and others across the US
Women in Shugendo: Supporters, Leaders, or Both? Part 1
Alena Eckelmann
11 February 2022
Understanding the historical and contemporary role of women in Japan’s Shugendo tradition
President of Soka Gakkai International Issues 2022 Peace Proposal, Emphasizing Equality and Empowerment
Craig C Lewis
28 January 2022
The Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Buddhist organization has announced the annual world peace proposal by SGI president Daisaku Ikeda.
Buddhistdoor View: As Wealth Flows to the Richest, Where Do We Find Hope?
Buddhistdoor Global
22 January 2022
Reminding ourselves that we must begin within to understand our role in inequality, and then act with wisdom and compassion to bring change