Buddhist Monks Complete Three-Day Walk for Peace in Northern England
Justin Whitaker
30 June 2026
Walk for Peace UK says the pilgrimage aimed to promote loving-kindness, compassion, and community connection
How Much Do We Know About Amitabha’s Name?
Alan Kwan
26 January 2026
Unpacking the profound meaning of invoking the Name of Amitabha Buddha and how it encompasses all Dharma practice
The Dharma of Money
Maia Duerr
22 May 2025
Understanding wealth as a gateway to greed or generosity helps us reflect on how the Buddha’s teachings guide us through our relationship with money
Experiencing Joy as a Practice – Paintings by Kelsey Renko
Sarah C. Beasley
9 July 2024
Sarah C. Beasley reflects on the power of art to elicit calm, connection, and joy, especially in times of growing disconnection and uncertainty in our world
Thai New Year Holiday Prompts Renewed Appeal to Stop Buddhist Life-Release Practice
Justin Whitaker
16 April 2024
Life-release practices are common in many Buddhist traditions, but rising environmental concerns have led many to abandon or change their merit-making practices.
Buddhists Join Millions across North America Viewing Solar Eclipse
Justin Whitaker
9 April 2024
Tibetan Buddhists in particular hold that merit gained during a solar eclipse may be multiplied many times
Buddhist Monks in Thailand Accused of Embezzling Temple Funds
Justin Whitaker
16 May 2023
According to reports, the monks had begun to attract wealthy donors who may have donated great sums thinking it would go to the temple
Buddhist Temple in Thailand Left Empty After Monks Test Positive for Drugs
Justin Whitaker
1 December 2022
The four monks were caught with methamphetamine in their system as officials crack down on illegal drugs in the country
Thai Buddhist Monk Inspires with 1,500-Kilometer Barefoot Pilgrimage
Craig Lewis
12 January 2022
Local residents flocked to greet and be blessed by Luang Ta Bun Chuen, as the Buddhist monk neared the end of a 1,500-kilometer dhammayatra across Thailand.
Matters of Mettā and Merit
Margaret Meloni, PhD
4 October 2021
Dedicating goodwill toward others
Dharma: The Taiwanese Buddhist Death Metal Band
Johan Nilsson
10 June 2021
Blending heavy metal music with Buddhist chants and traditional robes
Fascinating and Auspicious Buddhist Devices: Nianfoji
María Elvira Ríos
27 May 2021
Tracing the history and delivery of important Buddhist chants…