Rebirth and Revolution – Engaged Buddhism in Japan: A Conversation with Jonathan Watts
Craig C Lewis
2 June 2023
BDG speaks with Jonathan Watts on his new two-volume examination of the evolution of engaged Buddhism in Japan
Buddhist Monks in Thailand Accused of Embezzling Temple Funds
Justin Whitaker
16 May 2023
According to reports, the monks had begun to attract wealthy donors who may have donated great sums thinking it would go to the temple
In the Wake of Cyclone Mocha: Burmese-Bangladeshi Cooperation and Friendship
Dr. Arpita Hazarika
16 May 2023
The urgent need for Myanmar and Bangladesh to work together on climate and natural disasters like cyclones
Bowing to Ajahn Sulak at 90
Hozan Alan Senauke
10 May 2023
Hozan Alan Senauke offers a touching tribute to his close friend and spiritual mentor in engaged Buddhism, Sulak Sivaraksa
Indian PM Modi to Inaugurate Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi
Justin Whitaker
18 April 2023
Buddhist delegates from around the world will converge in India this week to discuss key issues facing Buddhism today
Engaged Buddhism: INEB’s SENS Transformative Learning Program Holds Graduation Ceremony for 2023 Cohort
Craig C Lewis
14 April 2023
INEB’s annual School of English for Engaged Social Service (SENS) held a graduation ceremony for its 2023 cohort on 8 April just outside of Bangkok.
INEB Celebrates the 90th Birthday of Exemplar of Engaged Buddhism Sulak Sivaraksa
Craig C Lewis
27 March 2023
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) held a celebration to honor the leading light of engaged Buddhism, Prof. Sulak Sivaraksa.
Ancient Buddhist Stupa Visible as Mekong River Levels Recede in Thailand
Justin Whitaker
16 March 2023
The newly visible stupa has become a pilgrimage site for Buddhists as drought hits the region
Beyond Bollywood: 2000 Years of Dance in Art
Joseph Houseal
11 March 2023
An exploration of Asian dance traditions at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
International Women’s Meditation Center Foundation Presents 16 Outstanding Women in Buddhism Awards
Justin Whitaker
9 March 2023
Thailand-based organization continues to fulfill its mission to promote and support female Buddhist leaders around the world
Buddhist Memorial Service Held in Thailand for Rescued Cave Boy Who Died in England
Dipen Barua
24 February 2023
Grieving family members gathered at a Buddhist monastery in Thailand, on 16 February for a memorial ceremony for the youth who died in the UK.
Buddhist Temple Revives Sacred Cambodian Dance in Minnesota Farmland
Justin Whitaker
14 February 2023
Dance form nearly lost under Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime is finding new life in the United States