One Belt, One Road summit to take place on 14–15 May in China

The walls we build around us

Our new columnist seeks a more enlightened view of technology

Raymond Lam delves into the vibrant textile arts of Bhutan

On a mission to preserve the Buddhist heritage of Matho Monastery

As a child, I remember hearing about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The story I heard was that one day as Rosa was on her way home, tired after a long day at work, she refused to give up h

“Uprooting all confusion from your mind, Stay with me here in rest and quiet. At this very moment the fear of death is full upon you; You are thinking, ‘Safety lies on the far side of the

On the way to Vienna for the 17th Congress of the International Association of Buddhist Studies (IABS) in the early morning of 18 August, the good memories of the 16th Congress at Dharma Drum Mountain

The Buddhist secrets and poetry of the Tocharian mummies

“Modern science is… ” I trail off, inviting a response.   “… is dogmatic,” finishes Ajahn Brahm quickly, without an iota of hesitation. “I’ve known that ever since science has denied the existence o

Interview with Prof. Lee Chack-fan

What informs Plum Village practice?   Plum Village is one of the world's most recognised and popular movements of contemporary Buddhism. Its emphasis on engagement and day-to-day activity like

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is, beyond a trace of doubt, a spiritual and moral luminary for several generations. He walks a path of social justice, global healing, and interfaith understanding that has

  Globalization is the latest expression of a long-standing strategy of development based on economic growth and liberalization of trade and finance. Globalization leads to the globalization of eco