In our busy modern lives, Vesak offers a moment to reflect on the simple and timeless truths found in the life and teachings of the Buddha
The urgent need for Myanmar and Bangladesh to work together on climate and natural disasters like cyclones
How a Buddhist monk came from poverty to re-invigorating Buddhism in modern India and Bangladesh amid a rapidly changing South Asia
An exploration of Asian dance traditions at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
With the October ordination of six bhikkhunis in Bangladesh, Dipen Barua looks at the development of female monasticism in the country
An archeological story of the only stupa enshrining the relics of an enlightened figure of the Early Buddhist order of female monastics
The mysterious and ancient roots of Buddhist ritual dance in Sri Lanka
Elon Musk’s cryptic bedside image with a vajra ritual implement invokes an overlapping relationship between Western right-wing movements and reactionary convert communities
Harsha Navaratne, chair of the executive committee of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, presents a vision for compassionate social change
Looking at how Buddhism has treated nationalism, from ancient empires to modern countries and contemporary movements
A dialogue on renewable energy and sustainable living from the perspective of engaged Buddhism
While Buddhism has been singled out among Sri Lanka’s religions, some worry that a more fully secular approach is needed to ensure peace and stability
