Buddhism and ecosystem in present-day life

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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 …

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Protecting Human Dignity from the Threat of Moral Nihilism

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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​. ​H​is 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 …

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Spread of Buddhism Among the Mongols

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Historical books and materials on Mongolian Buddhism were used in the research such as Khor Choinjung (Tib. hor gyi chos ’byung) or Хөх нуурын домог by Сүмбэ хамба Ишбалжир, Цэмбэл гүүш’s Их монгол орноо дээдийн ном ямар мэт гарсан ёсны номлол ялгуусны шашин их эрдэнийг гийгүүлэгч зул, Зава лам Лувсандамдин’s Алтан

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