Charting changing attitudes towards animal rights in a Buddhist nation

Ordaining in the Mahayana tradition as a Vajrayana practitioner

Visiting an exquisite haven of Buddhism

Exploring an 8th century temple amid the bustle and glamour of downtown Seoul

On 18 August, a team of researchers in Seoul thrilled the archeological community when its members unearthed a ceramic pot at the site of Dobong Seowon, a Confucian academy built in the Joseon period

I arrived in Songgwangsa (one of the oldest Seon, or Zen, temples in South Korea) in 1975 on the first day of the biggest ceremony of the year, the commemoration of the death of national master Bojo.

Exclusive Practice   As classified by Master Shandao, the de facto founder of Pure Land Buddhism in China, the Pure Land teaching of Amitabha Buddha is known as the Path of the Great Vow, while

Editor's note: “Teachings of Amitabha Buddha” is an inspiring column about the vital spiritual matters of Pure Land Buddhism – from its history, philosophy, and practice to its scriptures and their ex

Editor's note: “Teachings of Amitabha Buddha” is an inspiring column about the vital spiritual matters of Pure Land Buddhism – from its history, philosophy, and practice to its scriptures and their ex

Pᾱmojjabahulo bhikku  pasanno Buddhasᾱsane Adhigacche padaṃ santaṃ saṇkhᾱrupasamaṃ sukhaṃ.   Full of joy, full of faith in the teaching of the Buddha, the monk attains the peaceful state

The night was promising to be long as the first. Autumn frosts where setting on the ground amid the evening mist. We had huddled in the temple with blankets and oil lamps for a full night meditat

The night was promising to be long as the first. Autumn frosts where setting on the ground amid the evening mist. We had huddled in the temple with blankets and oil lamps for a full night meditation a

Editor's note: The following Dharma talk was given by Thay in Hong Kong and shared with Buddhistdoor International to mark the annivesary of the Buddha's life in 2013.Queen Mahamaya had a very ea

Whilst the concept of mindfulness has become universally accepted (often due to the amazing efforts of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and his students), many can still feel uncomfortable with the word &ld