Reginald A. Ray argues that far from being a “lesser” practice, giving is central to all schools of Buddhism and essential to the relinquishment of ego.
Thai boys rescued from cave ordain as Buddhist monks
After being trapped in a flooded cave for more than two weeks, the boys have ordained as monks in memory of the rescue worker who died trying to save them.
Buddhists to build monastery for 1400 nuns on Prince Edward Island
Nuns from the Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute via Buddhist Nuns of PEI on Facebook.The Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute has received government approval to build a Buddhist monastery that will house 1,400 nuns in Brudenell, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Thai boys rescued from cave consider ordaining as Buddhist monks
After learning to meditate while trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, the Wild Boars soccer team may become monks to honor the diver who died during their rescue.
The Burning Heart of a Bodhisattva
On the 55th anniversary of Thich Quang Duc’s self-immolation, Edward Tick shares what he has learned from his pilgrimages to the site of the famous protest.
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.
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.
First-of-its-kind nuns’ training to take place in Washington State
Venerable Master Wuyin of Luminary International Buddhist Society leads a pilgrimage at Deer Park in Sarnath, India. Photo courtesy of Luminary International Buddhist Society.Living Vinaya in the West is the first training program offered in the U.S. for Western nuns with English translations and resources.
Why Forms are Fundamental to Buddhist Practice
Embrace the ritual forms of Buddhist practice, says Buddhadharma deputy editor Koun Franz — you can’t escape them anyway.
Pema Chödrön on how to enjoy life
A sign in the entrance to Pema Chödrön’s monastery reads “Enjoy Your Life.” We ask her how that could be a spiritual practice.