Buddhist Priest in Japan Combines Buddhist and Christian Iconography in New Art Piece
Buddhist priest worked with a Catholic painter to create a unique piece of art in the hopes of bridging divides between religions
Buddhist priest worked with a Catholic painter to create a unique piece of art in the hopes of bridging divides between religions
The Soka Gakkai held a memorial service in Tokyo on 23 November for the pioneering Buddhist philosopher, educator, author, and peace activist Daisaku Ikeda.
Digging into the question of harm and violence given a deep philosophical understanding of Buddhist concepts
The pioneering Buddhist philosopher, educator, author, and peace activist Daisaku Ikeda died at his home on 15 November. He was 95 years old.
The Soka Gakkai Council on Peace Issues puts out statement calling for peace and humanitarian aid for civilians caught in the devastating conflict in Gaza.
Hozan Alan Senauke offers Dharmic commentary on peace and on liberation from the poisons of greed, hatred, and delusion
The statue was likely made in South Korea in 1330 but has spent most of its life enshrined in a temple in Japan
Youth delegations from Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, and Thailand participated in the 2023 Korean Buddhist Cultural Tour from 30 August–2 September.
Most people with even some tangential knowledge of Buddhism have heard about the concept of “nirvāṇa.” But what is its significance for the pilgrims after weeks of solitary hiking ready to rejoin the society?
A close look at the daily practices one undertakes on the famous Shikoku pilgrimage in Japan
Joseph Houseal explores the mysteries of esoteric ritual dance in Japan, and profiles practitioner Elizabeth Tinsley
Hozan Alan Senauke explores the insights and implications for Buddhism in the US raised in a remarkable new book by Scott A. Mitchell