The role of Buddhism in fostering global change

On religious freedom and secular liberty

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

On the need for an alternative approach to countering extremism

Buddhists in Europe must lead by example in the face of appalling tragedy

John Wm. Cannon recently retired as a lecturer and General Education Course Co-ordinator from Caritas Institute of Higher Education. Religion and Life was one of the courses he taught. He recently gra

Editor's note: This feature was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 1, October 2006. With the recent election of nine Bhikkhus to seats in Sri Lanka’s federal parliament, the issue