Lessons on friendship and supporting each other

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

Cultivating compassion and making choices

Bringing hope to the poorest and most vulnerable

Recognizing the power of Asia's intangible heritage

The value of meditation and sharing the Buddha's teachings

Empowering young nuns in Nepal

Sharing the season of giving

Babasaheb's legacy in the 21st century

The establishment of a female monastic community in Kathmandu

A Burmese nunnery protecting girls from trafficking and sex work

First article from our new columnist!

Visiting an exquisite haven of Buddhism

The Shakya clan, to which the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, belonged, has a long history. Today, the Shakya people live mainly in Nepal and around Sankisa in Uttar Pradesh, northern India.