The Taiwanese Buddhist humanitarian organization Tzu Chi Charity Foundation announced a free online study course, “Buddhism: Past, Present, and Future.”
Noa Jones examines the potential benefits and risks of encouraging children to take refuge at an early age
Margaret Meloni explores the meaning of taking refuge in the Triple Gem in a world of uncertainty and impermanence
Generosity and compassion on the path: embodying the legacy of an ancient spiritual heritage
Revisiting the true meaning of refuge
Guardians of the four cardinal directions
Dalits follow Dr. Ambedkar who took refuge during…
What a year it’s been—brimming with economic and political upheavals that historians will be debating furiously for decades to come! Many joke (with a hint
In the Therav?da Buddhist Tradition the followers before performing any rites and rituals, chanting, recitation of suttas etc. Usually take refuge in the triple gems (tiratana), namely:
