Diwali Becomes a Statewide Holiday in California
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
23 October 2025
India’s “Festival of Lights,” celebrated by people of many faiths including Buddhism, is now an official holiday in three US states
Buddhist Leaders Meet Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Probarona Purnima
Buddhistdoor Global
8 October 2025
Buddhist leaders in Bangladesh met Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Probarona Purnima to express gratitude and discuss community needs
Buddhistdoor View: Buddhists at the Crossroads of Global Dialogue
Buddhistdoor Global
20 September 2025
From Vancouver to Astana to Thimphu, Buddhists have a vital role in shaping how religions respond to conflict, climate, and technology
Online Dharma: Mingyur Rinpoche to Lead Two Livestream Events as He Embarks on First-Ever Dharma Tour of South Africa
Craig Lewis
25 August 2025
The revered meditation teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche will guide a series of transformative talks, retreats, and events in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Larry Ward, Advocate for Racial Healing and Senior Plum Village Teacher, Has Died
Justin Whitaker
21 August 2025
A senior teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village tradition, Larry Ward was known for his laughter, compassion, and interfaith approach
Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Engaged Buddhism During Wartime Vietnam, Part 4
LAM Yuen Ching, PhD
14 July 2025
LAM Yuen Ching traces the development of Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Engaged Buddhism
Eighth Buddhist-Christian Colloquium Opens in Cambodia with Focus on Peace and Reconciliation
Justin Whitaker
27 May 2025
Religious leaders in Phnom Penh explore how Buddhist and Christian teachings support resilience and reconciliation in today’s divided world
Pope Leo XIV Pledges Continued Commitment to Interreligious Dialogue
Justin Whitaker
20 May 2025
Pope Leo XIV met with global religious leaders in Rome, reaffirming his commitment to interfaith dialogue and shared values with Buddhists including teachings on peace, compassion, and ecological responsibility
Buddhistdoor View: Will the New Pope Continue to Build Bridges Between Catholics and Buddhists?
Buddhistdoor Global
17 May 2025
With war, inequality, and environmental collapse looming, Pope Leo XIV’s emphasis on humility and peace aligns closely with Buddhist calls for wise and compassionate leadership
Dalai Lama Joins Buddhists Offering Condolences on the Death of Pope Francis
Justin Whitaker
22 April 2025
His Holiness the Dalai Lama was among Buddhist leaders offering a message of condolence on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
Calls for Due Process After US Authorities Detain Palestinian Buddhist Leader and Columbia Student Mohsen Mahdawi
Justin Whitaker
17 April 2025
Columbia University student and peace activist Mohsen Mahdawi, known for his Buddhist community work and interfaith outreach, faces possible deportation after ICE arrest in the United States
Cambodia Hosts Inaugural Islam-Buddhism Summit to Foster Religious Harmony
Justin Whitaker
6 March 2025
Cambodia hosted its first-ever Islam-Buddhism summit, promoting religious harmony and interfaith dialogue with 180 delegates from more than 30 countries