The Central Monastic Body of Bhutan celebrated Vesak across Asia, marking the festivities at Bangkok and Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu
Euthanasia: A Pure Land Buddhist Perspective
Remember meaning of life and the law of karma, think of repentance, and embrace all of life’s hardships with grace with Amitabha in mind
An Introduction to the Twelve Deeds of the Buddha and the Fivefold Great Festival (Saga Dawa Düchen)
HE Sangay Dorji introduces the significance of Saga Dawa and what each Act of the Buddha means in the cosmic narrative of enlightenment
“Shambhala (Shangri-La) Secret Realm Journey”—Night Concert and Installation Art Pop-Up
A mystical-themed evening blending Himalayan folk sounds with new wave rock, inspired by the legend of Shambhala
21st United Nations Day of Vesak wraps up in Wuxi, China
Senior Chinese official Wang Huning sent a congratulatory letter to the conclave, emphasizing the importance of Vesak in China
Crimson Procession brings Blessings, as Bhutan’s Central Monastic Body returns to Summer Seat
The Central Monastic Body had just concluded its winter stay at Punakha Dzong and is now in Thimphu to begin six months of sacred rites
Observances: When it comes to Buddhist archeology, I like the Great Old Ones
The “uposatha” or “upavasatha” has been observed on the full moon since the Buddha-era to strengthen the community and purify the mind
Activities on Saga Dawa 2026: Monasteries and Dates
A range of powerful and meritorious pujas, initiations, retreats, and other ceremonies are unfolding across the Himalayas this year
Observances: A Reunion with Jonang Gyaltsab Rinpoche in Dharamshala
This time we asked the Jonang lineage-in-exile’s throne holder about the work of Shantideva, a key figure in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism
Spring Flowers
Grasp the scent of renewal with both hands. A haiku on the beauty and freshness of spring from Sensei Alex Kakuyo