Largest image of the future Buddha in Russia and in Europe

Tracing the popular Chinese belief in the future Buddha

A commentary on the role of Buddhism in the diplomatic relations between India and China

Buddhism playing a vital role in Pakistan's Asian diplomacy

Translating Pure Land Buddhism into an Anglo-Australian setting

Finding freedom in khanti, the sixth parami

Preserving the past for the benefit of the future

Tracing the roots of a sacred Buddhist art form

The “Siikainen Stupa,” named after its location in the Siikainen Municipality, in the Satakunta region of western Finland, is the northernmost stupa in the world. This is the story of its construction.

Joseph Houseal on the Cham Dance in Ladakh

A fascinating glimpse into the ancient roots of Buddhism

Alan Kwan discusses the Contemplation Sutra

Printed multiple images of Jizo. Japan, Muromachi period (1333–1574), ink on paper. Image courtesy of Sam Fogg, London.   The Buddhist deity Kshitigarbha, or “He who encompasses the

As I am not an art historian, I had some hesitation in attending the talks on “Buddhist Art and Architecture.” However, after reading the abstracts, I was surprised to learn that the resea