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
AI: Humanoid Robot “Gabi” Takes Precept Vows at Buddhist Temple in South Korea
Craig Lewis
6 May 2026
A humanoid robot was the focal point of a special refuge ceremony at Jogyesa, a Buddhist temple in downtown Seoul on Wednesday.
Engaged Buddhism: Tzu Chi Expands Outreach in Nepal with Great Love Village and Lumbini Campus Expansion
Craig Lewis
6 March 2026
The Buddhist humanitarian organization Tzu Chi Foundation has deepened its humanitarian commitment in Nepal, the Buddha’s homeland.
Mahāpajāpati Gotamī: The Woman Who Opened the Path for Us
Ven. Gotami
27 December 2025
The role of the Buddha’s stepmother in transforming the Buddha’s early movement by helping to establish the women’s order is unsurpassed
Between Fear and Faith: A Middle Way to Deal with AI
Adam Dietz
21 November 2025
As we enter the age of AI, Adam Dietz reflects on a Buddhist emphasis on clarity so our new tools may serve our humanity
The Bow That Shook the Sangha: How Thích Minh Tuệ Stirred a Global Reckoning on Authenticity, Authority, and the Dharma
Tayson DeLengocky
3 September 2025
Tayson DeLengocky offers a commentary on recent events surrounding the pilgrimage to India of the celebrated Vietnamese renunciate
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
Book Review: Buddhist Astrology: Chart Interpretation from a Buddhist Perspective
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
6 August 2025
Buddhist Astrology: Chart Interpretation from a Buddhist Perspective by Jhampa Shaneman and Jan Angel—with the added gravitas of a preface by His Holiness the 14th
India Recovers Ancient Buddhist Relics Removed During Colonial Era
Buddhistdoor Global
31 July 2025
Piprahwa gems, linked to the Buddha’s clan, are returned to India after canceled Hong Kong auction
Returning to the Basics: Buddhist Practice and the Joy of Clarity
Adam Dietz
29 July 2025
Adam Dietz offers a back-to-basics perspective on the foundational aspiration of Buddhist practice
Growing Foreign Tourism Prompts Development Investment at Kapilavastu, the Buddha’s Childhood Home
Dipen Barua
25 July 2025
The state government of Uttar Pradesh in India has approved tourism enhancement projects totaling US$693,000 for the ancient site of Kapilavastu.
Embodying Compassion and Questioning Our Assumptions about Suffering
Kassidy Evans
15 July 2025
Kassidy Evans examines the ethics of compassion and whether more suffering necessarily means more depth and maturity