Thich Nhat Hanh Gives Voice to New Climate Crisis Movie
Each of us has had a role in creating the crisis; the older we are, the greater that role has likely been.
Author: Teahouse
Founded in 1995 in Vancouver and based in Hong Kong since 2006, BDG is a multimedia platform providing English-language content on Buddhist teachings, arts, and culture. We accomplish this through features, commentary, and news on the BDG website, as well as publications and other channels.
People-pleasing and the Dharma
A short scroll around the internet will tell you that people-pleasing is a common phenomenon. The term applies to people … Read More “People-pleasing and the Dharma”
On Not Taking Sides
It has been heartbreaking to watch my adopted city tearing itself apart and becoming awash with anger and hatred. The … Read More “On Not Taking Sides”
Thanksgiving (Inspired by Francis of Assisi)
Brother Wind, you are so usefuland humble. Without asking foranything, you refresh our lungs.Thank youBrother Fire, you do not charge … Read More “Thanksgiving (Inspired by Francis of Assisi)”
Nritya Mandala Mahavihara’s 10th Anniversary
From 21-22, Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya’s center in Portland, Orgeon, celebrated its tenth anniversary, with much of the discussion centered on … Read More “Nritya Mandala Mahavihara’s 10th Anniversary”
A Perfect Stillness
There is a perfectstillness to these stories. The first instance of a gravitational wave. Anyways, is there anevent that has a bigger explosion of … Read More “A Perfect Stillness”
Observations on the Indo-Mongolian Buddhist Partnership
It was no coincidence that just a fortnight after the third Samvad conclave from 6–7 September in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolian President … Read More “Observations on the Indo-Mongolian Buddhist Partnership”
Nirvana
Nothing to blow. Nowhere to hide. Just white-hotslashes in your eyes. Strong to the core. Driftingon the edge. Savaging the … Read More “Nirvana”
Design for Wisdom: 84000 hosts a “Doodle” Contest
Preservationists of Tibetan Buddhist Canon crowdsource a doodle to Milton Glaser logo New York: August 26, 2019— The year 2020 will … Read More “Design for Wisdom: 84000 hosts a “Doodle” Contest”
Soul Cliche
The growling thunder of my soul. That’s a cliche, isn’t it? But even clichescan tell the truth. In wild isolation, my soul … Read More “Soul Cliche”