How Should a Buddhist Face War?
Brian Daizen Victoria
21 October 2025
A comprehensive, original re-examination of Buddhist action against the folly of war through analyzing greed as the force to protest
First Female Buddhist Chaplain Promoted to Lieutenant Commander: A Trailblazing Journey of Faith and Service
Grace Song
25 October 2024
Rev. Ilduk Kim, a Won Buddhist chaplain in the US Navy, has been sustained by her regular interactions with marines and sailors as she overcomes the adversity of being the first female Asian-American Buddhist chaplain to reach the rank of Lieutenant
Buddhistdoor View: Israel and Iran – Pursuing Peace Amid Conflict
Buddhistdoor Global
20 April 2024
In contemplating a possible war between Israel and Iran, the Buddhist plea is for cool heads to prevail
Former Thai Monk Finds Home as US Army Chaplain
Justin Whitaker
7 March 2024
After years as a Buddhist monk in Thailand and the United States, Songkran Waiyaka has flourished in his new role as a US Army chaplain, serving the spiritual and moral needs of soldiers and their families
Myanmar’s Military Government Unveils Giant Seated Buddha Statue
Justin Whitaker
25 July 2023
The statue, claimed to be the largest seated Buddha statue in the world, has been built under the patronage of the military dictatorship
Living a Life without Purpose
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
23 November 2021
Shifting from worldly purpose to living the bodhisattva vows
Buddhistdoor View: Afghanistan – Mourning a Global Failure
Buddhistdoor Global
21 August 2021
Even in failure there are opportunities to learn and to offer help
Buddhist Monastics Targeted in Ongoing Crackdown by Myanmar’s Military Junta
Craig Lewis
6 August 2021
Human Rights Watch decries junta for “crimes against…
Scotland’s Kagyu Samyé Ling Buddhist Monastery Petitions for Protection
Justin Whitaker
8 June 2021
Parliament urged to restrict gun ranges around all sites…
UPDATE: Peace Restored at Scotland’s Kagyu Samyé Ling Buddhist Monastery
Craig Lewis
19 March 2021
USAF drops plan for special forces gun range near…
Right Speech is Responsible Speech
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
27 January 2021
Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from…
Buddhist Monks Lead Vigil for Victims of Thailand Mass Shooting
Craig Lewis
10 February 2020
30 dead, 58 injured in tragic Makha Bucha weekend by…