How Shakyamuni Introduced Amitabha Before His Parinirvana
Alan Kwan
15 July 2026
The Buddha of our world introduced the Buddha of Infinite Light to reveal how enlightenment is open to all, Buddhist or non-Buddhist
Through the Eyes of the Moon: Celebrating Saga Dawa at Himalayan Monasteries
Rebecca Wong
20 May 2026
Rebecca Wong channels a travelling dakini and takes us on a journey to monasteries in the Himalayas celebrating Saga Dawa
The Unfinished Enlightenment: How India Is Reclaiming Its Buddhist Soul—An Interview with Dr. Richard Dixey
Rebecca Wong
9 March 2026
Dr. Richard Dixey is on a mission to revive Buddhism in India with a slew of ambitious projects connecting all schools of Dharma
The Journey of Buddhism from Ancient to Modern India: Forces Shaping the Spread of the Dharma
Dipen Barua
31 December 2025
How Buddhism spread from ancient Magadha and became Asia’s most widespread religious tradition, before going global and reviving in India
Mockery and Mastery: The Bodhisattva’s Lessons on Emotional Balance
Margaret Meloni, PhD
22 December 2025
Margaret Meloni highlights valuable lessons in equanimity and emotional fortitude from a story of one of the Buddha’s past lives
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche Leads Recitation of the Buddha’s Words in Lumbini to Mark Inauguration Anniversary of Thousand Buddha Temple
Craig Lewis
12 November 2025
The Recitation of the Words of the Buddha commenced at Pal Thubten Shedrub Ling in Lumbini, on Tuesday to mark the monastery’s inauguration anniversary.
Examining the Transmission of Buddhist Teachings: Shakyamuni Buddha’s Original Reason for Appearing in the World
Alan Kwan
28 October 2025
Contrasting the premises of the Lotus Sutra and the Infinite Life Sutra reveals Shakyamuni Buddha’s “original intent”
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
The Story of the Buddha’s Mahāparinibbāṇa, the Saṅgha’s Schism, and the First Two Buddhist Councils
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
11 September 2025
Exploring the evolution of the Buddha’s Order, from the Buddha-era to the struggle of great elders to defend against schism
Attaining Assured Rebirth by Returning to Amitabha Recitation
Alan Kwan
25 August 2025
Exploring how the Contemplation Sutra, far from discouraging the exclusive practice of Amitabha-recitation, affirms it
Majjhima Patipad: A Performance Based on the Buddha’s Life and Teachings
Umang Kumar
14 August 2025
Suranya Aiyar’s performance blends mythic retelling with history, combining characters from the suttas with Ashoka the Great’s drama
Ven. Chao-hwei Leads Historic Ordination in Taiwan, Sparking Debate on Monastic Gender Equality
Craig Lewis
21 May 2025
The respected Taiwanese Buddhist monastic Ven. Shih Chao-hwei led a historic ordination in Taiwan when bhikshunis ordained male lay practitioner Deng Rong.