Faeries, Dakinis, Nuns, and Mikos, Part One
Joseph Houseal
8 July 2023
Cultural echoes of the sacred feminine in East and West
Tributes from Around the World as the Dalai Lama Turns 88
Craig Lewis
7 July 2023
Amid celebrations to mark his 88th birthday on Thursday, His Holiness the Dalai Lama called for a more peaceful and harmonious global society.
Compassion and Connection: Jungto Society Hosts Study Trip for Young Leaders and Activists from the International Network of Engaged Buddhists
Craig Lewis
29 June 2023
BDG joins a unique gathering of monastic and lay practitioners on a Dharmic journey of study, exchange, and experience
Online Dharma: Tergar to Premier “Anytime Anywhere Meditation” with Mingyur Rinpoche
Craig Lewis
28 June 2023
The Tergar Meditation Community has announced the premier of a new Dharma program with Mingyur Rinpoche, “Anytime Anywhere Meditation.”
Last Rites for Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche Begin at Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery
Raymond Lam
14 June 2023
Senior monastic leaders across the Vajrayana world are paying their last respects to Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
The Chöd Cham of Nagi Gompa: An Alchemy of Radical Courage and Compassion
Karen Greenspan
14 June 2023
The Buddhist nuns of Nagi Gompa in Nepal embody an ancient spiritual heritage
Khyentse Foundation Establishes New Chair in Buddhist Studies at International Buddhist College, Thailand
Craig Lewis
12 June 2023
Khyentse Foundation has announced the establishment of a new chair in Buddhist studies at the International Buddhist College in Thailand.
Monastic Dance Courtyards in Ladakh and Zanskar
Joseph Houseal
10 June 2023
BDG columnist and dance researcher Joseph Houseal examines the role of setting in traditional tantric cham dance
The Revered Buddhist Scholar and Tulku Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche Has Died
Craig Lewis
9 June 2023
Thrangu Tashi Chöling Monastery in Nepal has announced that the revered tulku Yongdzin Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, died on 4 June.
Buddhist Guidance on Using Social Media
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
8 June 2023
Anam Thubten Rinpoche offers a Buddhist perspective on the transformative potential of social media
Buddhist Documentary Geshe Wangyal: With Blessing of the Three Jewels Receives Widespread Acclaim
Lyudmila Klasanova
6 June 2023
Manzheeva’s incredible film sheds new light on the dramatic story of the Buddhist monk and scholar Geshe Wangyal
Dalai Lama Expresses Sadness Over Indian Rail Tragedy
Craig Lewis
5 June 2023
The Dalai Lama has written to the chief minister of Odisha, expressing his sorrow over the loss of life stemming from the horrific rail collision on Friday.