Fighting to improve the lives of Dalit women and children in Nagpur

The role of Buddhism in fostering global change

When politics, social engagement, and spiritual conviction intersect

Charting changing attitudes towards animal rights in a Buddhist nation

A Buddhist nun in Australia takes the road less traveled to a meaningful monastic life

Bringing the Buddhist dancing heritage to life

The fact that thousands of dalits are embracing Buddhism is great news for any lover of non-violence, and for the Buddhist community in particular. It reaffirms the idea that Buddhism is the last refu

Willow Myers works full time as a child and family psychotherapist in a non-profit agency in Bellingham WA. She writes freelance in her spare time. She is currently enjoying writing about the Dharma.W

Editor's note: This article was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 10, December 2008.   01. Introduction The term ‘environment’ includes

Editor's note: This feature was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 1, October 2006. 1. IntroductionThis article features a brief explication of the doctrine of ‘dependa

Aside from their questionably passionate gazes and prolonged shots of their longing embraces, Chapra and his unnamed mother form a genuinely touching duo. Their mutual devotion forms the second rubric

In Tezuka's original manga, Bandhaka’s role is little more than that of a minor villain, a contemptible rival to Siddhartha for Yasodharā’s affections. In this adaptation his importance is

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Positive dialogue and active social outreach between different religions is a much-needed ideal in our world today. On this prospect, advocates of various religions have spoken with great enthusiasm f