A Buddhist Understanding of the Dharma and Human Rights
Dipen Barua
27 October 2023
Exploring ethical affinities between Buddhism and human rights as the Middle East enters a new phase of brutality
Buddhistdoor View: Finding the Peacemakers in a New, Terrible War
Buddhistdoor Global
21 October 2023
As the cycle of trauma repeats itself, we have an opportunity to be peacemakers and to lift others up
Dalai Lama Points to the Heart of the Buddhadharma as Buddhists Around the World Observe Vesak
Craig Lewis
8 May 2023
As Buddhists around the world celebrated the the day of Vesak on 5 May, His Holiness the Dalai Lama shared a message for Buddhists across the globe.
Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Says 386 Wells Built in Drought-Stricken Areas of Zimbabwe in 10 Years
Craig Lewis
26 April 2023
Taiwan-headquartered Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has announced the construction of 368 wells in drought-stricken areas across Zimbabwe in the past 10 years.
Vermont Tibetan Buddhist Center to Host Commercial Solar Array
Justin Whitaker
17 January 2023
A retreat center in Vermont is poised to become a major clean energy provider for their community
Are the Sustainable Development Goals Today’s “Opium of the Masses?” An Interview with Prof. Kohei Saito
International Network of Engaged Buddhists
15 December 2022
The philosophy of Buddhist economics and the path to a sustainable civilization
Peace, Planet, Pandemic, and Engaged Buddhism: From a Divided Myanmar to a Divided World
Sai Sam Kham
21 November 2022
An examination of the need for solidarity and compassion on the path to fundamental change
Religious Leaders Gather During COP27 to Call for a United Climate Change Response
Dipen Barua
18 November 2022
Representatives of religious faiths, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism assembled at the foot of Parliament Hill in London on 13 November to
Report: 13 Killed in Military Attack on Buddhist School in Myanmar
Craig Lewis
23 September 2022
Army helicopters supporting the military junta that seized power in Myanmar more than a year ago reportedly killed at least 13 people, including 11 children,
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim and JTS Volunteers Bring 100,000 Gas Stoves to Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Craig Lewis
19 September 2022
The Korean Seon (Zen) master and engaged Buddhist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim, founder and chairman of the international relief organization Join Together Society (JTS), led a
Soka Gakkai International Amplifies Call for Universalization of Nuclear Ban Treaty, Endorses Interfaith Statement
Craig Lewis
27 June 2022
The socially engaged Japanese Nichiren Buddhist organization the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) lent its voice to a growing interfaith and civil society call for global
Myanmar Junta Has Destroyed Over 100 Buddhist Monasteries, Christian Churches – Report
Craig Lewis
30 March 2022
The junta that overthrew Myanmar’s elected government more than a year ago has destroyed in excess of 100 Buddhist and Christian buildings in central, northwest,