Two new Buddhist children’s books from Priya Kumari offer young readers joyful, accessible gateways into Vesak, interdependence, and peace

Mayor Mamdani addressed the Vesak Day celebration, speaking of the city’s diversity as a source of strength rather than division

Just as the seasons change each year bringing growth, flourishing, and loss, the seasons of our lives remind us of the Buddha's wisdom about impermanence

Ven. Jampa Kunchog was among a generation of Western students who encountered Tibetan Buddhism in India and Nepal in the 1970s

Mary Foster’s extraordinary life reveals the transnational power of Buddhist women’s philanthropy across Hawaiʻi, Sri Lanka, India, and Japan.

Officials said the alleged monks were returning from Thailand with cannabis hidden in luggage compartments

From the Buddha to the Dalai Lama, Buddhist voices have long sought to engage in politics without partisanship

The discussion highlights the lasting influence and a possible future direction of Buddhist-Christian dialogue in the West.

An international study has offered fresh scientific insight into how long-term Buddhist meditation practice can alter brain activity at a fundamental level.

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The monks' 108-day journey ended with interfaith ceremonies at the Washington National Cathedral and a planned gathering at the Lincoln Memorial

Finding an authentic community of friendship, fellowship, and shared spiritual purpose in an era of tech hyperconnectivity

From Himalayan villages to Western monasteries, newly ordained Gelongmas share reflections of gratitude, responsibility, and joy after receiving full ordination in Bhutan

Omvedt’s book, first published by Sage in 2003, has been re-issued by anti-caste publisher Navayana.

A philanthropist, patron of contemporary Buddhism, and journalist, Ho made pivotal contributions to the fields of Buddhist studies and Chinese cultural education.

Margaret Meloni offers a compassionate guide to navigating grief through Buddhist wisdom and gentle reflection.

As violence and threats of violence continue to spread around the world, it is essential hold to the path of peace, knowing that peace imposed by force is not peace—it is repression

Right Speech goes far beyond refraining from lying and encompasses a large range of verbal habits that can condition whole personalities

A philanthropist, patron of contemporary Buddhism, and journalist, Ho made pivotal contributions to the fields of Buddhist studies and Chinese cultural education.

Maia Duerr continues her exploration of Socially Responsible Mindfulness, outlining ethical commitments for teaching mindfulness in secular and workplace settings

The holiday season is an annual invitation to reflect on the manufactured compulsion to consume and buy, and think for ourselves

Bhutan’s sacred caves, forests, and monasteries offered a journey beyond words—an immersion into lineage, devotion, and the living Dharma

En afectuosa memoria del Sr. Robert H. N. Ho (1932–2025): filántropo, benefactor budista y fundador de Buddhistdoor Global BUDDHISTDOOR GLOBAL (9 de diciembre de 2025) Imagen cortesía de la Sociedad T...

The philanthropist, patron of contemporary Buddhism, and journalist passed away peacefully in Vancouver on November 30, 2025, aged 93

As mindfulness is increasingly stripped from its ethical and cultural roots, Maia Duerr takes a look at the possibility and potential in socially responsible mindfulness

Linda Leaming offers a reflection on the quiet grace and gentle strength of female monastics in Bhutan, and the movement to restore full female ordination.

In response to devastating floods in southern Thailand, INEB has launched an appeal on behalf of female monastics in the region.

Walk for Peace organizers say the journey will continue and safety coordination with law enforcement will remain unchanged

In one of the crowning moments of the recent Global Peace Prayer Festival in the Kingdom of Bhutan, His Holiness the Je Khenpo presided over a historic ceremony in Thimphu from 15–19 November to fully...

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Susan Teitelman writes, We ask City Council to honor the city and community climate commitments and protect athletes and our community from extreme heat by setting policy requiring natural grass rathe...

The Dalai Lama’s message highlights the intersection of political change, gender representation and compassionate values amid global challenges

Action is our hope.

Meditation, an expansive and accessible human technology, remains our truest guide through life, death, and the coming digital unknown

The Soka Gakkai International has issued a public statement ahead of COP30, urging civil society and faith communities to unite to tackle climate change.

What happens when the Dharma meets AI? In the final installment of his series on Buddhist publishing, John Negru explores the irreplaceable role of living teachers in transmitting wisdom beyond words

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