“Probably Lesbians Will Get Enlightened First”
Abishek Budhathoki
23 October 2025
Abishek Budhathoki offers an exploration of sexuality, identity, and authenticity through a Buddhist lens
Pure Land Foundation Celebrates London Pride with Video Series Featuring Japanese Buddhist Monk Kodo Nishimura
Craig Lewis
15 July 2025
The UK-based advocacy organization the Pure Land Foundation has announced the launch of a new video series produced to celebrate Pride in London.
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.
Engaged Buddhism: INEB Hosts Landmark Interfaith Gathering in Bangkok for Gender Equality and Social Justice
Craig Lewis
5 July 2023
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists hosted an interfaith gathering where religious leaders expressed support for equality and social inclusivity.
Buddhistdoor View: Elon Musk, Social Media, and the Buddhist Right
Buddhistdoor Global
3 December 2022
Elon Musk’s cryptic bedside image with a vajra ritual implement invokes an overlapping relationship between Western right-wing movements and reactionary convert communities
Engaged Buddhism: 20th Biennial INEB Conference Concludes in South Korea with a Commitment to Action, Peace, and Change
Craig 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
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
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
Buddhist Bhutan Becomes the Latest Asian Nation to Decriminalize Homosexuality
Craig Lewis
14 December 2020
National Assembly votes to amend legislation prohibiting…
Buddhist Monk Seeks Equality, Acceptance for Thailand’s LGBT+ Communities
Craig Lewis
24 August 2020
Removing society’s barriers to acceptance and equality
Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan Nears Decriminalization of Same-sex Relationships
Justin Whitaker
23 January 2020
International rights groups urge the country to end ban on…
Call Us By Our Chosen Name
Richard Harrold
14 November 2019
Learning to see others and trusting them for who they are