The Bhagavan Buddha once taught that trees should not be cut down, and if it becomes absolutely necessary to do so, one must plant five trees in place of every single tree removed. Numerous accounts from the life of Buddha Śākyamuni illustrate his deep commitment to protecting the natural ecosystem. These stories are preserved in …
In Vietnam for the UN International Day of Vesak in Ho Chi Minh City from May 5-8., Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi gave the May 6th keynote address. His topic: “Protecting Human Dignity from the Threat of Moral Nihilism.” In his concluding remarks he focuses on Gaza as “the epicenter of the contest between the forces of …
Introduction Nestled in the foothills of the Dhauladhar mountain range in Himachal Pradesh, India, Dharamshala is more than just a picturesque hill station. Since 1960, it has become the spiritual and political center of the Tibetan diaspora and the residence of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Often referred to as Little Lhasa, this small …
