A series with sociologist and ethnographer Dr. Caroline Starkey about the past and present of British Buddhist converts
Our loving-kindness practitioner embarks on a Goenka-style Vipassana retreat and realizes that it is time for a new direction in her practice
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim gives a Dharma teaching on relationships, perception, and managing our expectations.
Joseph Houseal explores anti-war activism and ritual suicide as a performative expression of nonviolence and compassion
This little-known institution has on display some of the most iconic marvels of the esoteric empire of the Western Xia
In a world of light-speed “progress” and enflamed ecology, Gregory Pettys invites us to reconnect with our bodies and joyfully abandon all hope of fruition
The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies has done extensive work in its teachings, land and building use, and collaborations to put it on the cutting edge of contemporary ecoDharma
Thai Buddhism has enjoyed a multicultural diffusion across diverse historical periods, resulting in one of Southeast Asia’s richest traditions
Prof. David Holmes shares a teaching from the revered Thai monk Ajahn Suchart Abhijato
For China’s great temples and monastic communities, authenticity is tied to various key needs that demand constant attention
BDG speaks with Khenpo Samdup about his life in Nepal’s Tsum Valley and his Dharmic connection with one of the most highly respected Dharma masters of modern times.
The Pālā dynasty is celebrated as one of the great royal houses of medieval India that supported Buddhist culture
