Daughters of the Buddha: From Banking to Buddhism – A Conversation with Gelongma Pema Deki
Craig Lewis
18 August 2023
Sakyadhita and the fourfold sangha—the path to female monasticism
MIMC Consecrates 14-Meter Buddha Statue in Ladakh Dedicated to World Peace
Craig Lewis
14 August 2023
More than 500 monastics from around the world gathered at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre to consecrate a 14-meter statue of the Buddha.
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
Buddhist Bhutan Celebrates International Tiger Day by Reporting a Jump in Wild Tiger Population
Craig Lewis
8 August 2023
The fourth Bhutan National Tiger Survey Report reveals a promising 27 per cent jump in the country’s wild tiger population to an estimated 131 adult tigers.
“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.