Diwali Becomes a Public School Holiday in New York City
Justin Whitaker
27 June 2023
The move marks a major victory for those seeking to celebrate the city’s diversity and in particular its South Asian heritage
Buddhistdoor View: Aging Teachers and the Future of Buddhism
Buddhistdoor Global
17 June 2023
As we mourn the loss of a number of great Buddhist teachers, we can contemplate the future of our practice and our religion
2,300-Year-Old Buddhist Elephant Statue Unearthed in India
Justin Whitaker
13 June 2023
The discovery will prompt further exploration in hopes of gaining deeper knowledge into the history of early Buddhism
Monastic Dance Courtyards in Ladakh and Zanskar
Joseph Houseal
10 June 2023
BDG columnist and dance researcher Joseph Houseal examines the role of setting in traditional tantric cham dance
The Revered Buddhist Scholar and Tulku Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche Has Died
Craig Lewis
9 June 2023
Thrangu Tashi Chöling Monastery in Nepal has announced that the revered tulku Yongdzin Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, died on 4 June.
Dharma Realm Buddhist University Professor Receives Fulbright Award for Research in India
Justin Whitaker
8 June 2023
Prof. Bausch will conduct research into early Vedic language and philosophy and how these relate to the development of early Buddhist ideas and practices
Buddhist Documentary Geshe Wangyal: With Blessing of the Three Jewels Receives Widespread Acclaim
Lyudmila Klasanova
6 June 2023
Manzheeva’s incredible film sheds new light on the dramatic story of the Buddhist monk and scholar Geshe Wangyal
Sri Lanka Issues Stamp Honoring Ven. Dr. Henepola Gunaratana
Justin Whitaker
6 June 2023
Henepola Gunaratana acted as an early and highly successful Theravada Buddhist missionary and mindfulness popularizer in the US and beyond
Dalai Lama Expresses Sadness Over Indian Rail Tragedy
Craig Lewis
5 June 2023
The Dalai Lama has written to the chief minister of Odisha, expressing his sorrow over the loss of life stemming from the horrific rail collision on Friday.
Buddhist Practice: Seven-Day Vipassana Course at Mahabodhi Mahavihara in Bodh Gaya
Buddhistdoor Global
2 June 2023
Thabarwa Dhamma Gaya Meditation Centre will host a seven-day Vipassana course at the sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara.
US Congresswoman Introduces Legislation to Make Diwali a National Holiday
Justin Whitaker
30 May 2023
The bill would establish the first national holiday originating in Asia
Āryaśrābaka Gyaniswer Mahāsthabir (1887–1974): The Life and Legacy of a Seminal Bangladeshi Theravada Master
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
30 May 2023
A tribute to a monk who helped Buddhism in Bengali-speaking circles to reform and prosper in the late colonial and postcolonial periods