In the wake of calamity with no immediate, satisfactory explanation, the wisest and most compassionate response might be Noble Silence
A college student in the US explores contemplative creativity founded in compassion and undertaken as an practice of resistance to an oppressive status quo.
BDG speaks with Ven. Yan He about Dharma Drum Mountain’s unique approach to Dharmic cultivation and practice, combining academic, public, and social care education.
A 14th-century Korean Buddhist statue has temporarily returned to its original home in South Korea before it is sent back to Japan in May.
BDG speaks with Ven. Guo Huei about the engaged Buddhist activities of Dharma Drum Mountain, and sustaining the Buddhadharma in a changing world
BDG contributor Dr. Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury recently attended one of China’s most important Buddhist events of the past few years, the Sixth World Buddhist Forum
Exploring the Shanxi tradition of Iron Buddha statues, which have left an indelible mark on Chinese Buddhist art and aesthetics
A college student shares her reflections on gender, sexuality, and equality from a Buddhist perspective
An academic account of finding religion and spiritual beings and forces in Japan’s supposedly areligious society
Exploring the intersection of peace, justice, and loving-kindness
Intention and impact in mindful communication
A visit to one of the great sites of Chinese Buddhism
