Raymond Lam delves into the vibrant textile arts of Bhutan

Thoughts on maintaining spiritual equilibrium in a material world

PM Narendra Modi seeks to build cultural bridges in Asia

Examining some abuses of a virtuous practice

A state visit to China this month by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi included visits to a number of Buddhist sites of historical significance in Sino-Indian relations. Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, for

There is a banner above the gateway of Parahita Monastery, in the Bago region of Myanmar, which reads “Maha Pyinnya Beikman - Youth Development Centre and Monastic Education School.” At th

Twenty years ago, Tsering was a fully ordained monk in Tibet. Now, 40-year-old Tsering is a farmer and businessman in China. When his sister fell gravely ill, Tsering left Ganden monastery (belonging

Introducing the Dharma Eye team!

Lewis Lancaster and his longtime friend Danny Tam are the dynamic duo of Buddhist prison visitation. In an interview with this website in 2013, the emeritus professor of East Asian languages at UC Ber

The term “old people” is a stigma in contemporary Western society. Unless you are wealthy, famous or politically influential, it is a horrible title to inherit. No one wants to be old, least of all wo

This column is dedicated to Grandmaster Rong Ling of Guan Yin Temple and Ven. Dhammapala, director of Buddhistdoor.com. This article is a reflection on the festival of the Buddha’s Birthday. The theme

Modern Buddhism has become an intrinsic part of a globalized world. With its philosophy of the way of life, it takes special place in human and cultural identity. Buddhism in modern times ha