The One Who Revived the Practice of Dhuta in Vietnam
My Huyen
7 March 2025
My Huyen explores the legacy of the remarkable Vietnamese monastic Thich Minh Tue, whose gentle influence has inspired thousands
Buddhistdoor View: TikTok, Shifting Platforms, and Global Community
Buddhistdoor Global
18 January 2025
Concerned about policy changes, American TikTok influencers migrate to another Chinese platform, raising questions of ethics and interdependence online and in the real world
“Us Versus Them:” Buddhist Perspectives on Navigating Disagreement and Division
Kassidy Evans
23 September 2024
How we can seek truth, together, in a bitterly divided and polarized US society in the age of monetized misinformation
Buddhistdoor View: Awe in the Age of Distraction – Space Travel and Spiritual Growth
Buddhistdoor Global
21 September 2024
A reminder that the greatest of humanity’s achievements can spur our own energy toward the cultivation of compassion and wisdom for the sake of all beings
Thich Minh Tue: A Therapist for a Wounded Society
Ted Nguyen
9 September 2024
Ted Nguyen offers a tribute to the remarkable Vietnamese monastic Thich Minh Tue, who captured the imagination of a nation.
The Myth of Self-Sufficiency
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
28 August 2024
Sensei Alex Kakuyo offers a lesson on recognizing interconnectedness in everyday life
Experiencing Joy as a Practice – Paintings by Kelsey Renko
Sarah C. Beasley
9 July 2024
Sarah C. Beasley reflects on the power of art to elicit calm, connection, and joy, especially in times of growing disconnection and uncertainty in our world
Ego Attachment and the Myth of “Knowing Yourself:” Understanding Non-self in the Age of Social Media
Kassidy Evans
21 May 2024
Kassidy Evans examines how social media has amplified the false sense of self in young people—and the Buddhist antidote
Young Voices: Mingyur Rinpoche, Meditative Awareness, Mind Training, and Mental Agility
Kian Burt
18 April 2024
A high school student in the US explores observing the mind and the power of equanimity during an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Young Voices: A Prescription for Digital Millennials: Sanghas
Chris Wong
25 March 2024
A high school student in the US recognizes the importance of a supportive sangha during an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Young Voices: How Giving Up My Phone Changed My Life
Bianca Morales
22 February 2024
A high school student in the US examines the mindfulness benefits of a digital fast as part of an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Praise for a Hopepunk Psalm
Dexter Cohen Bohn
19 February 2024
Review of an earthy book for those weary of our wired world without a soul but determined to nurture candles of hope nonetheless