Anyone Can Attain Enlightenment
Jungto Society
19 May 2025
Dharma teachings from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim on the Buddha’s teachings, gender equality, and faith in Buddhism
Engaged Buddhism: The Bodhisattva Path to Gender Equality in Thailand
Craig Lewis
6 February 2025
In the wake of Thailand’s landmark Marriage Equality Act, BDG spoke with a key figure in the drive for social equality: Buddhist activist Hua Boonyapisomparn
Engaged Buddhism: INEB to Hold 21st Biennial Conference “Buddhist Heritage: Toward Inclusive Societies” in Chennai
Craig Lewis
18 October 2024
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) has announced that it will hold its 21st biennial conference in Chennai from 22 November–3 December.
Engaged Buddhism: Lotus Outreach Announces Fundraiser for International Day of the Girl
Craig Lewis
7 October 2024
Lotus Outreach, founded by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, has announced a fundraiser to coincide with the International Day of the Girl on 11 October.
A Sangha for Peace and Inclusivity: Intersectionality in Gender Work in Japan
Jonathan Watts
1 August 2024
Jonathan Watts delves into the evolving landscape of gender equality and social engagement through the lens of Japanese Buddhism
Engaged Buddhism Special Report: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Inaugurates Female Dormitory for Buddhist University in Cambodia
Craig Lewis
10 July 2024
Venerable Pomnyun Sunim on 4 July inaugurated a new female dormitory at Preah Sihaknouk Raja Buddhist University, Battambang Branch (SBUBB) in Cambodia.
Special Report: Thailand to Become First Nation in Southeast Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Craig Lewis
19 June 2024
Thailand’s senate has passed a landmark bill that will see the kingdom become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize marriage for LGBTIQA+ couples.
The Pamo (Heroines) of Karma Drubdey Nunnery
Karen Greenspan
29 May 2024
Karen Greenspan visits Karma Drubdey Nunnery in central Bhutan, where female monastics are manifesting the rich heritage of cham ritual Buddhist dance
Thailand Takes a Historic Step Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage
Craig Lewis
27 March 2024
The lower house of Thailand’s parliament has passed a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriages, with politicians voting overwhelmingly in favor.
Gender Equity: Time to Wake Up!
Maia Duerr
20 March 2024
Mahapajapati deserves to be remembered as the founder of the great women’s community that remains to this day, and as a woman who stood up for gender equity, beginning work that is ongoing
Karma Kagyu Female Monastics’ 8th Arya Kshema Held in Bodh Gaya
Raymond Lam
1 February 2024
His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche inaugurated the annual winter gathering for female monastics, which was begun by His Holiness the Karmapa
Live Life Lightly
Jungto Society
23 December 2023
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim gives a Dharma teaching on engaging with social change and living with equanimity