Category: Dharma & Society
Sri Lanka Buddhist rally erupts into fatal anti-Muslim riot
A Buddhist-led protest march in southwestern Sri Lanka Sunday erupted into riots targeting the local Muslim population in three towns.
Let’s Talk: Can Buddhists Come Together on Climate Change?
Bob Doppelt discusses how Buddhists can come together on climate change and make a difference for our future.
Run for Freedom
Freerunning, or parkour, isn’t merely a daredevil’s game. It’s a way to reappropriate our urban spaces as training grounds for body and mind. Vincent Thibault on how running, jumping, and climbing can beautify our cities—and our lives. With photos by Andy Day.
Openly gay Thai Buddhist monk concerns censors after TV appearance
One of Thailand’s only openly gay Buddhist monks who has been willing to discuss his life and choices publicly was censored.
ACLU warns of “religious coercion” in Tennessee bill; Buddhist man in Texas alleges he was fired for refusing to disseminate Bible verses
ACLU is objecting to a Tennessee bill that would allow students in that state to be subjected to unwanted proselytizing in school settings.
Global economics: what would Buddha do?
Can we imagine a Buddhist model for economic organization?
Dalai Lama to Larry King: Same sex marriage OK
The Dalai Lama has no problem with same sex marriage, saying such matters are more the business of government and consenting adults.
Hesse’s “Siddhartha” still inspires, in unexpected ways
Nearly 70 years after earning Herman Hesse the Pulitzer Prize for Literature, his novel Siddhartha continues to provide inspiration.
The Buddha and the swarm of minutiae: provocative new artwork by Gonkar Gyatso on display at the Met
The Buddha and the swarm of minutiae: provocative new artwork by Gonkar Gyatso on display at the Met.