Thai Monks Meet with Pope in Ongoing Peace and Fraternity Dialogues
Justin Whitaker
30 May 2024
The Pope urged those in attendance to continue the work of promoting unity, peace, and hope in a world in crisis
Buddhistdoor View: Navigating the Modern Polycrisis Through Interfaith Unity
Buddhistdoor Global
16 March 2024
As the many crisis around the world continue to grow, interfaith workers offer a unique perspective to help us all connect more meaningfully both to one another and to our own religious tradition
Stewarding the American Academy of Religion: An Interview with Prof. Jin Y. Park
Raymond Lam
8 January 2024
The new president of the American Academy of Religion discusses her plans for the West’s largest religious studies organization
Engaged Buddhism: The Soka Gakkai International Calls for Youth Engagement in Climate Policy at COP28
Craig Lewis
15 December 2023
The Soka Gakkai International, which participated in COP28 in Dubai, has called for the inclusion of global youth in climate crisis policy processes.
Buddhist-Christian Colloquium in Thailand Calls for Compassion and Joint Action
Justin Whitaker
21 November 2023
Participants in the dialogue agreed on the importance of building bridges to combat violence and promote peace
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo: An Interview with Chairman Ian Green OAM on Buddhism in Australia
Raymond Lam
31 October 2023
In his new book about the largest stupa in the southern hemisphere, Ian Green shares an inspiring story of faith and Dharma diffusion
Buddhistdoor View: Finding the Peacemakers in a New, Terrible War
Buddhistdoor Global
21 October 2023
As the cycle of trauma repeats itself, we have an opportunity to be peacemakers and to lift others up
Tibetan Buddhism and Carmelite Spirituality to be Featured in Interreligious Encounter in Ávila, Spain 2024
Justin Whitaker
11 October 2023
Scholars and leaders from the two religions will engage in shared practices and discussions over a period of four days
Buddhistdoor View: Potential Directions for Western Buddhism and Global Dharma
Buddhistdoor Global
7 October 2023
Buddhism in the West faces political and philosophical challenges, but this is an opportune time for intellectual and theological renewal
Australian Buddhists, Multi-Faith Coalition Urge “Yes” to Referendum on Constitutional Body for Indigenous Peoples
Raymond Lam
14 September 2023
The Australian Sangha Association and other faith groups urge public to vote Yes to amend constitution and give Indigenous people a voice
Buddhist Leaders to Take Part in Interfaith Dialogue with Pope Francis in His First Trip to Mongolia
Justin Whitaker
29 August 2023
The trip extends the Pope’s many travels to Buddhist countries and is his first to a predominantly Vajrayana Buddhist country
Interfaith Dialogue: Parliament of the World’s Religions Convenes in Chicago with a Focus on Human Rights
Craig Lewis
15 August 2023
The 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions commenced on Monday, with some 6,500 religious and spiritual leaders assembling in Chicago.