Buddhist Temple in Florida Targeted for Arson and Burglary
Justin Whitaker
7 May 2026
Local and international supporters have offered assistance as the Wat Navaram Buddhist community begins repairs
Thai Monk Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement Linked to AIDS Hospice
Justin Whitaker
28 August 2025
The arrest comes amid broader scandals involving misconduct among Thai monks, prompting calls for stricter oversight
Thai Survey Reveals Deep Concern About Buddhist Clergy Misconduct
Justin Whitaker
22 July 2025
New poll gives insights into Thai Buddhists’ feelings about current problems in the monastic community
Buddhistdoor View: The Path to Authenticity in Modern Buddhism
Buddhistdoor Global
18 May 2024
The quest for authenticity in modern Buddhism can be misleading, but it also might be the very essence of the practice
Celebrating Sangha in the Wood Dragon New Era
Sarah C. Beasley
9 February 2024
As we enter into a new lunar year, Sarah C. Beasley invites us to take joy in all four parts of the Buddha’s community
Skybound Lights: The Buddhist Festival of Prabāraṇā Pūrnīmā in Bangladesh
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
13 December 2023
How the historical Buddha solved a major monastic argument, and how it became a festival of lanterns, lights, and joy
The Late Ayya Khema, a Pioneering German Bhikkhuni, to be Honored in Online Event
Justin Whitaker
22 August 2023
Monastics, meditation teachers, and female Buddhist leaders will join with supporters and practitioners around the world to honor the late Ayya Khema
Adamantine Gaze: VisionSpring’s New Eye Care for Dharamsala
Raymond Lam
22 August 2023
VisionSpring India’s managing director, Anshu Taneja, reveals how his organization is bringing eyecare to Dharamsala’s monks and workers
Buddhist Monastics Oversee Blessings Ceremony after Recent US Mass Shooting
Justin Whitaker
2 February 2023
After the recent tragic violence in the predominantly Asian city of Monterey Park, California, religious leaders from many faiths are helping the community mourn
A Conversation on the Householder Life Today
Justin Whitaker
28 April 2022
Defending the Buddha’s teachings to laypeople as an authentic and worthwhile part of the Buddha’s path
The Closing of the Monastic-Lay Divide in Modern Buddhism
Justin Whitaker
29 December 2021
Navigating modern Buddhist life as a layperson
Buddhist Monk in China Saves Thousands of Abandoned Animals
Justin Whitaker
24 June 2021
Ven. Zhi Xiang has committed his life to saving cats and…