Death, dying, and our place in the cosmos

A call to action: addressing a fundamental truth

The most widely revered bodhisattva

Facing the legacy of war in Vietnam with Buddhist compassion

In recent years, we have heard much about the importance of mutual tolerance and non-discrimination on the part of religious believers and communities. But somehow, the practical reality of achieving

ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) is terrifying for many reasons. It is particularly frightening because of its macabre appeal to youth around the world, who should have little reason to sneak aw

In this series, I share my personal reflections on my journey to Bangladesh from 25 May–4 June. I have written this as a diary.   25 May   The white clouds billow in the strong su

When my elders retold to me Bangladesh’s struggle for independence, I was regaled with the fundamental principles that make an independent nation-state worth living in. One of these was religious plur

Dr. Lisa Kemmerer is a philosopher-activist dedicated to working against oppression, whether on behalf of the environment, nonhuman animals, or disempowered human beings. Her books include In Search o

Some 20-thousand buddhist temples across the country held ceremonies and events on Friday to celebrate Buddha’s Birthday. The Most Venerable Beopjeon, the Supreme Patriarch of the Korean Order