Newly discovered connections between art of Maitreya commissioned by Bhutan’s Second King and a statue in Punakha Dzong
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True Global Peace Begins With. . . ? Reflections from His Eminence Sangay Dorji
At his Tara Hall, we asked the Laytshog Lopen what global peace meant to him – here are his thoughts
Global Peace Prayer and Kalachakra Empowerment
The Leytshog Lopen explains the significance of the core events of the upcoming Global Peace Prayer Festival from 4-19 November
The Thunder Dragon in Rajgir: Jetavana Reborn
History and harmony: a poem by the Je Khenpo highlighting a symbol of enduring spiritual unity between India and Bhutan
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche discusses recent sangha scandals in personally addressed letter
In a letter, Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche urges a bigger perspective on scandals dogging Buddhist monastics
On “hope” in Buddhism
Laying out a Buddhist vision to re-ignite and renew hope in our time of struggle and sundering
The Unexpected Buddhist Inspiration of David Webb: A Farewell
Investor and commentator David Webb’s last public talk exemplified a life of wholesome karma and ethical work
The Buddha and the Donald: Buddhism in the age of MAGA
Karen Cheung reflects on how Buddhism has developed in the US, and what the future might hold under Trump
Why Buddhist Studies is a Critical Part of the Arts and Humanities
University of Hong Kong Centre of Buddhist Studies graduate Karen Cheung makes the case for protecting Buddhist Studies
Giuseppe Tucci: A Pioneer in Asian Studies and Tibetology in Italy
Karen Cheung pays tribute to the life and work of a seminal figure in Italian Buddhist Studies and Tibetology