HE Sangay Dorji’s role is turning from a senior monastic functionary to a hybrid role combining nation building and statesmanship
Raymond Lam
Dual Celebrations of Vesak in Bhutan and Thailand
The Central Monastic Body of Bhutan celebrated Vesak across Asia, marking the festivities at Bangkok and Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu
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
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
Expressing My Gratitude to the Dalai Lama
From the perspective of global Buddhism, there has never been a figure like the Dalai Lama, nor will such a figure appear again
The Dalai Lama and the Jonang Gyaltsab Rinpoche Reunite at Thekchen Choeling
An auspicious reunion between the Gelug and Jonang leaders took place on 1 May, marking an important Kalachakra date as well as Vesak
May there be many more Buddhist books like Priya Kumari’s “My Vesak – Day of Buddha”
Priya Kumari brings the joy of Vesak around the world to children in an inspiring volume masterfully illustrated by Urvashi Dubey
Observances: It’s Good for Buddhists to Observe the State of the World
The “uposatha” or “upavasatha” has been observed on the full moon since the Buddha-era to strengthen the community and purify the mind
Observances: The Iran War, Augustine, and Self-Reflection
The “uposatha” or “upavasatha” has been observed on the full moon since the Buddha-era to strengthen the community and purify the mind
“The Sun is Always Shining”—My Interview with His Holiness
HH Jonang Gyaltsab Rinpoche shared profound thoughts about a range of subjects over a period of two days in Taipei