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Buddhistdoor View: Political Violence through a Buddhist Lens
The assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump reminds us of the need to extend empathy to all beings and to quell anger within ourselves before it leads to greater harm
The assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump reminds us of the need to extend empathy to all beings and to quell anger within ourselves before it leads to greater harm
In a time of great upheaval, a key quality of the Dharma is its ability to give us support and stability—if we are open to it
The Dalai Lama’s arrival in the United States comes after seven years away and is seen as an opportunity for followers to gain the blessing of seeing him in person
Buddhism teaches us that the mind is foremost, so understanding what Artificial Intelligence will do to our minds will be essential to navigating this new technology skillfully
Anam Thubten Rinpoche offers a Dharma teaching on practicing compassion and equanimity in an increasingly polarized world
The renowned Ladakhi climate activist and environmental innovator, Sonam Wangchuk, today entered 20th day of a three-week protest fast.
BDG columnist John Harvey Negru reflects on the recent rise of violence and us-vs-them views in the world, contrasting them to the wisdom of the Buddhadharma
The new president of the American Academy of Religion discusses her plans for the West’s largest religious studies organization
Can contemporary leaders see the humanity of asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants in a world in great need of compassion and wisdom?
The Dalai Lama has been invited to a major international conference in Mumbai after honoring the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Oikya Parishad held a press conference calling for the national election to be fair, unbiased, and violence-free.
Nearly 1,500 signatures, including many from prominent Buddhist teachers in the US, call for an immediate ceasefire