New Report Details Abuse in Shambhala USA Lawsuit in Vermont
Justin Whitaker
15 January 2026
Investigators argue abuse was facilitated by structural and cultural features of the Buddhist organization
Khyentse Foundation to Celebrate 25 Years of Serving the Buddhadharma in 2026
Craig Lewis
9 January 2026
Khyentse Foundation, founded by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, announced that it will mark 25 years of working in the service of the Dharma in 2026.
Tibetan Nuns Project Seeks to Furnish New Retreat Center for Buddhist Nuns of Shugsep Nunnery in Dharamsala
Craig Lewis
5 January 2026
The Tibetan Nuns Project is seeking to provide proper furnishings for the recently completed retreat center at Shugsep Nunnery and Institute in Dharamsala.
My Encounter with the Lotus-Born Master: The Power of a Single Thought
Laurence Brahm
2 January 2026
Shambhala Studio founder and director Laurence Brahm launches his new column on BDG with a bang: specifically, a lightning strike
Online Dharma: Tergar Announces Live Webinar on Emotional Well-Being with Tsoknyi Rinpoche
Craig Lewis
22 December 2025
Tergar International will host an online event with the celebrated lama Tsoknyi Rinpoche, titled “Befriending Your Beautiful Monsters: A Guide to Emotional Well-Being.”
The Importance of Sacred Music
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
10 December 2025
Anam Thubten Rinpoche explores the nuanced significance of sacred and devotional music in the Tibetan tradition
Sacred Pilgrimage – Journey through the Magical Kingdom of Bhutan
Sarah C. Beasley
9 December 2025
Bhutan’s sacred caves, forests, and monasteries offered a journey beyond words—an immersion into lineage, devotion, and the living Dharma
Hey You . . . Whaddaya Want?
Asa Hershoff
4 December 2025
Asa Hershoff considers the foundational wisdom of the Five Elements in understanding human psychology
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Offers Prayers and Condolences for Victims of Deadly Storms Across Asia
Craig Lewis
3 December 2025
The Dalai Lama issued a public statement in which he expressed profound sadness for the suffering of millions in Asia affected by recent storms and floods.
A New Chapter for Buddhist Nuns
Linda Leaming
2 December 2025
Linda Leaming offers a reflection on the quiet grace and gentle strength of female monastics in Bhutan, and the movement to restore full female ordination
The Esteemed Nyingma Lama Tulku Theglo Rinpoche Has Died Aged 88
Craig Lewis
1 December 2025
The esteemed lama Tulku Theglo Rinpoche entered parinirvana on 21 November, after which he remained in the clear-light meditation of thukdam.
Tibetan Monks of Gaden Shartse Conclude Colorado Visit with Sand Mandala Dissolution
Justin Whitaker
27 November 2025
The Tibetan monastics shared culture, raised funds for their monastery’s new school, and completed a traditional mandala dissolution at the Animas River