Writing Dance in Stone, Part One
Joseph Houseal
17 February 2024
BDG columnist Joseph Houseal explores the historical legacies and heritage of ritual dance traditions from the world of Buddhism and beyond
Stillness
Joseph Houseal
13 January 2024
Joseph Houseal explores the importance of stillness in the context of ritual and ceremonial dance
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena Leads Mahakaruna Diwas 2024 with a Call for Global Compassion
Craig C Lewis
10 January 2024
Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena led observations to celebrate Mahakaruna Diwas (Great Compassion Day) 2024 in New Delhi on Sunday.
Dalai Lama Undertakes First Visit to Sikkim in 13 Years, Embarks on Pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya
Craig C Lewis
20 December 2023
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has embarked on an itinerary of teachings and public appearances across India this month.
A Journey of Art and Devotion to Tara with Dr. Sarika Singh and Master Locho
Rebecca Wong
27 November 2023
Two of India’s artistic experts discuss their life’s work and their longtime fascination with a unique Green Tara found at Alchi, Ladakh
The Tai Situpa, the Ganden Tripa and the Dalai Lama: My Meetings with Great Masters in India
Rebecca Wong
11 October 2023
Artist-mystic Rebecca Wong shares her experience of her recent pilgrimage to Dharamshala to meet three eminent masters of today’s Vajrayana
MIMC Consecrates 14-Meter Buddha Statue in Ladakh Dedicated to World Peace
Craig C Lewis
14 August 2023
More than 500 monastics from around the world gathered at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre to consecrate a 14-meter statue of the Buddha.
Faeries, Dakinis, Nuns, and Mikos, Part Two
Joseph Houseal
12 August 2023
Joseph Houseal explores the world of Buddhist ritual dance and profiles two Western exponents and practitioners, and their unique perspectives
Nils Martin Wins Khyentse Foundation Award for Outstanding PhD Dissertation in Buddhist Studies
Craig C Lewis
9 August 2023
Khyentse Foundation announced that it has awarded this year’s Award for Outstanding PhD Dissertation in Buddhist Studies for Europe to Nils Martin.
150 Monastics and Lay Buddhists from Thailand Conclude 700-km Pilgrimage for Peace in Ladakh
Craig C Lewis
17 July 2023
A caravan of female and male Buddhist monastics and lay practitioners from Thailand concluded a 700-kilometer peace pilgrimage in Ladakh on Sunday.
Faeries, Dakinis, Nuns, and Mikos, Part One
Joseph Houseal
8 July 2023
Cultural echoes of the sacred feminine in East and West
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