Metta’s Purer Shores
Mettamorphsis
11 May 2026
While stepping back into a care-giving role, our loving-kindness practitioner encounters uncertainty, conflict, and ultimately, peace.
Buddhist Retreat Center Arya Tara Announces Sixth Buddhist Conference in Madrid: “VI Jornadas de Budismo: Mindfulness”
Craig Lewis
20 April 2026
The Centro de Retiros budista Arya Tara in Spain has announced that it will hold its sixth annual Buddhist conference.
Online Dharma: Ashokan Meditation Center in New York Launches Free Live-streamed Meditation Series for Spring
Craig Lewis
15 April 2026
Ashokan Meditation Center (AMC) in New York State’s Hudson Valley has announced the launch of a free live-streamed meditation program for spring.
Mental Health: Interfaith Youth Event in Indonesia Explores Buddhist Mindfulness Through Vocal Practice
Craig Lewis
10 April 2026
More than 50 young people gathered in Surabaya for a Buddhist-led workshop that used vocal training and breath-awareness for mindfulness practice.
Dear Otter: A Letter on Complicity and Compassion
Nina Müller
10 April 2026
How witnessing an otter’s distress triggered new insights into the psychology of compassion for the suffering of others
Gen Z Predominates as a Record 250,000 Visitors Flock to 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo
Craig Lewis
8 April 2026
The 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo (BEXPO2026) recently concluded in the South Korean capital, with organizers reporting record attendance.
Metta-in-Waiting
Mettamorphsis
2 April 2026
A journey of caregiving, spiritual searching, and unexpected community reveals how loving-kindness can reshape even the most uncertain chapters of life.
South Korea’s Jogye Order to Host 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo in April
Craig Lewis
27 March 2026
The 2026 Seoul International Buddhism Expo and accompanying International Seon Meditation Conference will be held in April.
The Rise of Lay Leadership in American Won Buddhism
Grace Song
27 March 2026
Grace Song explores the future of Won Buddhism in the United States through the expanding role of lay practitioners shaping inclusive and accessible sangha life.
Online Dharma: FPMT Offers Introductory Online Course in Buddhist Mind Science
Craig Lewis
18 March 2026
The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition recently announced the launch of Buddhist Mind Science, an online course of study.
Compassion Without Exceptions: Returning to Ahimsa in Contemporary Mindfulness
Pria Acharya
10 March 2026
Pria Acharya offers a compassionate meditation on cultural condition, suffering, and the choices we make as part of mindful living
The Unified Mind: Jungto Society to Co-Host 2nd World Meditation Day Forum in Seoul
Craig Lewis
9 March 2026
Jungto Society will this year host the 2nd World Meditation Day Forum from its headquarters in Seoul, the Jungto Social and Cultural Center.