Dharma Under Pressure: Why They Cannot Stop Him Walking
Tayson DeLengocky
11 June 2026
A barefoot practitioner, shifting trust, and what sustained observation reveals about discipline and response
Reflections From the Historic Gelongma Ordination in Bhutan
Ani Wangmo Tenzin
31 January 2026
From Himalayan villages to Western monasteries, newly ordained Gelongmas share reflections of gratitude, responsibility, and joy after receiving full ordination in Bhutan
He Walks Like Christ, He Walks with the Buddha: A Tribute to Thích Minh Tuệ
Tayson DeLengocky
12 December 2025
Tayson DeLengocky offers a tribute of devotion and reverence for an uncommon example of lived monastic simplicity and austerity
The Story of the Buddha’s Mahāparinibbāṇa, the Saṅgha’s Schism, and the First Two Buddhist Councils
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
11 September 2025
Exploring the evolution of the Buddha’s Order, from the Buddha-era to the struggle of great elders to defend against schism
Book Review: Buddhist Masters of Modern China
Raymond Lam
8 August 2025
An indispensable collection of translations and insights into the thinking and lives of modern China’s greatest monastic names
Buddhistdoor View: The Fall of Shaolin’s CEO-Monk and the Dharma-ending Age’s Temptations of Sex and Greed
Buddhistdoor Global
2 August 2025
Despite the politics, Shi Yongxin’s “CEO-monk” persona was always going to collapse under the weight of its own contradictions
Sri Lankan Buddhism’s Rich Heritage of Pāli Commentaries and Theravāda Traditions
Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury
31 July 2025
How Theravada became part of the fabric of Sri Lankan life, from mythic time to the ancient period and beyond
Thai Survey Reveals Deep Concern About Buddhist Clergy Misconduct
Justin Whitaker
22 July 2025
New poll gives insights into Thai Buddhists’ feelings about current problems in the monastic community
Buddhistdoor View: From Scandal to Reform, When Buddhism Reaches a Turning Point
Buddhistdoor Global
19 July 2025
As Thai Buddhism reels from misconduct scandals, history offers perspective from Sri Lanka’s late 19th-century reform movement
A Conversation with a Theravada Bhikkhuni Scholar on the Vinaya: The Core of Buddhist Monastic Identity between Sanctity and History-Bound Transmission
Raymond Lam
10 June 2025
A comprehensive deep dive into the Theravada Vinaya’s nuances around the ordination of women on validity, legality, and legitimacy
Ven. Chao-hwei Leads Historic Ordination in Taiwan, Sparking Debate on Monastic Gender Equality
Craig Lewis
21 May 2025
The respected Taiwanese Buddhist monastic Ven. Shih Chao-hwei led a historic ordination in Taiwan when bhikshunis ordained male lay practitioner Deng Rong.
Buddhistdoor View: A Techno-Utopian Rush or a Middle Way with AI
Buddhistdoor Global
22 February 2025
AI should serve all beings, not just the privileged few—governments must act now to ensure ethics guide innovation