Recent interview covers matters closest to the spiritual leader’s heart

His Holiness expected to return to Dharamsala in a matter of days

Aids say he had minor chest discomfort and is expected to leave hospital in a matter of days

Historical relics and local population suffer under pervasive haze

His Holiness to make first-ever visits to the UK and Canada

A compassionate call to action in response to the crisis in US politics

Caring for the dead and the environment

Foundation of pagoda dates back to a powerful monk and imperial patron

Research underscores far-reaching effects of environmental warming

American Buddhists increasingly troubled by president's executive orders

Shad Tchup Ling in the Northern Urals faces demolition deadline

Buddhist monk objected to Korean deal with Japan over wartime sex slaves

Bhikkhunis still facing entrenched official opposition

Bridges strikes an optimistic note on Trump's divisive election win