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
A unique study from The University of Hong Kong highlights how Buddhist calligraphy increases calmness and wellbeing
Making Buddhism African: A Generational Diffusion
A generational change is coming as Buddhism seeks to become authentically enculturated in African norms: to become African
“Culture comes first” – The rich interface of Chinese and South African tradition and contemporary life
Exploring South Africa’s presence in Hong Kong with consul-general Mojalefa Mogono, and bringing Buddhist culture to South Africa
Rajani Sinkhwal: Inheriting the Nepalese artistic tradition of paubha
Rajani Sinkhwal’s traditional background as a paubha painter and her training in contemporary art embodies an exciting fusion of styles in the Nepali art scene
Eye on Southeast Asia: A one-month “private” meeting between 17th Karmapa and Tsewang Rinpoche, relics gift to Malaysia Dharma centers, and reasons for the Karmapa’s ongoing public absence
Analysis: Adele Tomlin reports on the recent meeting between the Karmapa and Tsewang Rinpoche and his trip to Malaysia, and reasons for his protracted public absence
Indian president urges citizens to imbibe Buddha’s teachings on Vesak day
IBC commemorates Buddha Purnima with a renewed government commitment to the spread of Indian Buddhism
A Reflection on 2024’s UN Vesak Celebration in Thailand
Ven. Aphichet Somkamsri discusses the 19th UN Day of Vesak Celebration 2024, “The Buddhist Way of Building Trust and Solidarity”
The Kafkaesque conundrum of being the Karmapa
Tsering Namgyal discusses the present difficulties for the 17th Karmapa, from sectarian troubles to the future of Tibet and Vajrayana
Remembering a Supreme Father’s Kindness: Announcing the passing away of 17th Gyalwang Karmapa’s father on Saga Dawa
Adele Tomlin commemorates the passing of the 17th Karmapa’s father’s passing during Saga Dawa