During their rule over half the world, the Mongol khans displayed a high level of tolerance towards most of the religions. They even allowed conversions from Buddhism to Christianity and Islam. Under the leadership of Great Chinggis Khan, an institution was established to ensure complete religious freedom, despite the fact that he himself was the …
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 …
