Archives: BD Articles
Forum: Next-Gen Buddhism
Sumi Loundon Kim, Norman Fischer, Rod Meade Sperry, and Iris Brilliant discuss the future of Buddhism in a post-baby boomer world.
Oh Mighty Buddha
Bill Porter travels to China’s ancient Yunkang caves, where devotees carved more than fifty thousand Buddhist statues.
Commentary: Looking Under the Bed
Karen Maezen Miller on being a Zen priest and a mother in a modern world that won't confront the "Zen under the bed".
Ask the Teachers: Why do so many buddhists eat meat and wear fur?
The teachers are asked why so many buddhists still eat meat and wear leather or fur.
Profile: Buddhist Peace Fellowship
Andrea Miller profiles the Buddhist Peace Fellowship in Berkeley, California.
Brothers First
What’s it like being the Dalai Lama’s kid brother? Tendzin Choegyal talks about his struggles and the big brother who has stood by him.
A Lotus in Mormon Land
In Utah, Buddhist scholar Charles Prebish is surprised to discover a Buddhist community thriving alongside its Mormon neighbors.
Ask the Teachers: How does one deal with sexuality within the sangha?
The teachers are asked "How does one deal with one’s sexuality on an individual level, within sangha, and especially with Buddhists in a teaching role?
Profile: The University of the West
A Profile on the University of the WEST (UWest), founded by Master Hsing Yun in 1991.