Faeries, Dakinis, Nuns, and Mikos, Part Two
Joseph Houseal
12 August 2023
Joseph Houseal explores the world of Buddhist ritual dance and profiles two Western exponents and practitioners, and their unique perspectives
Dalai Lama Offers Prayers for a World Beset by Natural Disasters
Craig Lewis
11 August 2023
Holiness the Dalai Lama on Thursday issued a public statement offering prayers for the suffering of people affected by the impact of the climate crisis.
Nils Martin Wins Khyentse Foundation Award for Outstanding PhD Dissertation in Buddhist Studies
Craig Lewis
9 August 2023
Khyentse Foundation announced that it has awarded this year’s Award for Outstanding PhD Dissertation in Buddhist Studies for Europe to Nils Martin.
The Relevance of Buddhism in the 21st Century
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
9 August 2023
Anam Thubten Rinpoche offers a meditation on the Buddhadharma in the contemporary world
“Compassion Is How to Begin, Wisdom Is How to Develop, and Dignity Is How to Be”
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
8 August 2023
Nachaya reviews Awakening Dignity: A Guide to Living a Life of Deep Fulfillment by Phakchok Rinpoche and Sophie Wu
Online Dharma: Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche to Lead View of Mahamudra Retreat
Craig Lewis
7 August 2023
The Tergar Meditation Community has announced that Mingyur Rinpoche will lead an online Mahamudra retreat from 11–14 August.
Tibetan Nuns Project Announces a Record Number of Buddhist Nuns Taking Geshema Examinations in Dharamsala this Year
Craig Lewis
4 August 2023
The Tibetan Nuns Project has announced that geshema examinations for 2023 began in Dharamsala on 21 July, with a record 132 Buddhist nuns taking part.
Pilgrimage: Journey to Outer and Inner Landscapes
Asa Hershoff
4 August 2023
BDG columnist Asa Hershoff ponders the significance of pilgrimage as part of our Buddhist practice
Khyentse Foundation Announces the Appointment of KF-Macready Senior Lecturer in Tibetan Buddhism at the University of Sydney
Craig Lewis
1 August 2023
Khyentse Foundation has announced the appointment of Flavio A. Geisshuesler as KF-Macready Senior Lecturer in Tibetan Buddhism at the University of Sydney.
Online Dharma: Mingyur Rinpoche to Give Teaching on “Mahamudra: Songs of Realization from the Indian Masters”
Craig Lewis
26 July 2023
Mingyur Rinpoche will offer an online teaching on the theme “Mahamudra: Songs of Realization from the Indian Masters” on 5 August.
From Bhutan to Korea: Reflections of a Female Monastic on the Buddhist Path
Craig Lewis
18 July 2023
A conversation from the sidelines of the 2023 INEB Study Trip to Jungto Society in South Korea
Buddhistdoor View: Experiencing the Phase Shift – Women in Buddhism Today
Buddhistdoor Global
15 July 2023
Embracing the importance of lifting up women everywhere and overcoming the violence of gender inequality