The children of Amitofo Care Centre Namibia hold the future of their proud country in their mudra-making hands
Mystic of Laughter: Georges Bataille on eroticism, transgression and mysticism—Zen BuDdhiSM and substance abuse recovery
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Soto Zen Buddhist Henry Blanke discusses the connections woven by Georges Bataille between the activity of enlightenment and consenting transgression with recovery from alcoholism
Rhythm of Liberation: Ven. Hui Li is the lion roaring the Dharma across Africa
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Ven. Hui Li, founder of Amitofo Care Centre orphanages and schools across six African countries, believes that Buddhism must be bold and long-term in its strategy
President Xi’s visit to Hongjue Temple was for American and Gelug eyes
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A June visit to a Gelug monastery by the Chinese leader hinted at a response to US moves as well as future plans for the Qinghai-Tibet plateau
Dunhuang Academy’s deputy head Zhang Xiaogang on the mission of the Institute of Archaeology
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The “Mona Lisa of the East” at the Mogao Grottoes is one of many priceless inspirations for an ambitious, 30-year-long initiative to save the caves
Rhythm of Liberation: Insights from Pearl Wu, director of Amitofo Care Centre Lesotho
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Pearl Wu interfaces regularly with local staff, students, and outside groups like government and donors to make ACC Lesotho part of the community
Rhythm of Liberation: Amitofo Care Centre’s Lesotho Campus
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A Buddhist orphanage’s campus in the African kingdom is transforming the lives of its children from kindergarten to senior high
A commitment to science and society: Indian bhikkhuni sangha pledges posthumous body donations in Nagpur
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Indian bhikkhunis set an example by offering up their physical forms to scientific research when they are no longer around
Kumbum Monastery: Tsongkhapa in China
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Kumbum Monastery or Ta’er Temple is a core Gelug location and one of the most important Vajrayana temples in China
Buddhist Calligraphy Meditation in Relationship to Stress: Part One
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A unique study from The University of Hong Kong highlights how Buddhist calligraphy increases calmness and wellbeing