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

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A thriving Dharma community making a difference

Awakening respect and compassion for all sentient beings

A tribute to a respected master

In September 2014, I traveled to the Tibetan colony of Bir with another photographer, Jagdev Singh. On the one hand, we attended teachings on “The Twelve Nidanas, or Twelve Links of Dependent Arising,

St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) was an astute observer of the psychology of religious donors. He saw how they found churches or cathedrals of splendid design and beauty irresistible and how

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

Perhaps you are reading this editorial on your mobile phone and are looking to upgrade to a new model. The Fairphone, made by a Netherlands-based social enterprise of the same name, is a worthwhile op

In this series, I share my personal reflections on my journey to Bangladesh from 25 May–4 June. I have written this as a diary.   25 May   The white clouds billow in the strong su

From 25 May to 4 June, John Cannon and Jnan Nanda traveled to Bangladesh to visit friends and Buddhist temples, including ancient archaeological sites in different parts of the country. They criss-cro

There are times when life feels light and spacious, and times when life feels tight and full. Mindfulness practice is a way of life that can help us through all of these times – to savour peace and jo