Bridging China and Japan, the Buddhist Way
It’s the rawest of sensitive matters, the heaviest of historical burdens. I am referring to the shadow of past pain, … Read More “Bridging China and Japan, the Buddhist Way”
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Why Hindutva Ideology Will Obstruct Indian Buddhist Diplomacy
It was relatively recently in 2014 that Indian PM Narendra Modi went on an all-out charm offensive to Buddhists … Read More “Why Hindutva Ideology Will Obstruct Indian Buddhist Diplomacy”
No Easy Answers: Bangladesh’s Buddhists and Rohingya Refugees
The tragedy of Myanmar’s displacement of Rohingya Muslims, aside from its complex ethnic, historical, and religious backdrop, is exacerbated by … Read More “No Easy Answers: Bangladesh’s Buddhists and Rohingya Refugees”
Indian Buddhist Diplomacy: Some Musings
In 2014 I began to cover the role of Buddhism in the diplomacy of Modi’s India. I have really just … Read More “Indian Buddhist Diplomacy: Some Musings”