Observers increasingly believe genocide could be taking place in Myanmar, a Buddhist-majority nation.
Harvard University offers free online course examining Buddhist scriptures
Buddhist scriptures shown in the introductory video for "Buddhism Through Its Scriptures."Harvard University’s course “Buddhism Through Its Scriptures” is available for free on their online learning platform.
250 Buddhists gather in New York to address urgent social crises
Buddhists came together across traditions to find solutions to social ills and to discuss the prospect of a joint Buddhist action movement.
The Shifting Landscape of Buddhism in America
Ann Gleig takes a far-reaching look at how Buddhism and the conversations within it are changing in the twenty-first century.
Harold Ramis didn’t intend “Groundhog Day” to be Buddhist, but it’s a dharma classic
Harold Ramis created an underground Buddhist classic with Groundhog Day. After a chance meeting, Perry Garfinkel ventures to find out what makes him tick.
Seeing the Future in the Story of Padmasambhava
A new exhibition at the Rubin Museum explores the future through the life of Padmasambhava, who was said to be able to see through time.
Study suggests Tibetan Buddhist monastics have an above-average fear of death
In a study, researchers were surprised to find that Tibetan monks and nuns in showed much more fear of death than other participants.
Dena Merriam: “We Need an Evolution in Consciousness”
“A significant shift is needed,” says Dena Merriam of the Contemplative Alliance, “and for that shift to take place we need a growth in consciousness.”
Ask The Teachers: How Should I Balance Practice and Study?
Pictured: Zenkei Blanche Hartman, Narayan Helen Liebenson, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Photos by Barbara Wenger, Janine Guldener, Mary Lang.I am relatively new to Buddhism and I’ve been struggling with the balance between study and practice. Is there an ideal balance between the two?
Chinese officials taking over administration of Tibetan Buddhist institute Larung Gar
Human Rights Watch says the Chinese government is imposing control and surveillance throughout religious communities.









