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 End Object is the Same: Sikkimese Princess Rani Choeying’s Reflections on Bhutan’s Spiritual Culture
A Sikkimese royal’s description of Bhutan’s spiritual heritage brought depth and dimension to foreign understanding of the Himalayan kingdom
The Full Circle of Shambhala: From Qing Imperialism to Bhutan’s Peaceful Kingdom
Rebecca Wong looks at how the Kalachakra has been a point of politics for Eurasian empires, and how the Qing emperors harnessed its power
Samantabhadra’s Light
Celebrating Samantabhadra’s anniversary with a poem about the bodhisattva of enlightened action’s divine teaching
Rabbit Haiku
Spring is here, and the bunny represents life, liveliness, and so much more: a poem from Sensei Alex Kakuyo
“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
In Praise of Magnolia: Scents of Life
The magnolias are in season, and Papillon offers a reflection on why they’ve always been revered and beloved
Marpa and Milarepa: The Duo that Forged Tibetan Buddhism’s Legacy
The Parinirvana dates of Marpa and Milarepa – two of Tibetan Buddhism’s most important guru-disciple pairs – fall in the same month this year