Grey Man Images In the Footsteps of the Buddha Pilgrimage to India January 2014 The purpose of a pilgrimage is to be able to Recollect...

This is an article written by Konin Cardensas/Venerable Dhammadipa on the history of the ordination of women in Buddhism. The article...

Ayya Brahmavara was CTBC's resident nun from April 20, 2022 until July 14, 2022. Her cheerful, compassionate presence and excellent...

Here are two videos on the ordination of women in Buddhism Interview with Venerable Dhammananda. The Buddha's Forgotten Nuns

Nearly eight billion circling This realm of disease Decay and death We all perish one day And the end comes Unannounced Where is...

Bhikkhu Anālayo's aim is to offer a practical approach to the challenges of climate change that is grounded in the teachings of early...

This article discusses the obstacles to women’s freedom. When we speak of “women’s liberation,” we first have to determine what women are...

Revised April 2021 For us laypeople, the Buddha praises those who obtain their wealth righteously and then use it in three ways: - to...

Excitement! A Theravada Buddhist monk has moved close by. This happened in the late 1990's. His name was Ajahn Sona. He was living in...

I wanted to continue to study meditation. However, sitting in silence was still hard for me. I no longer remember what my mind was...

I became "hooked" on meditation after four life changing experiences. They were the direct result of my "baby" meditation practice. The...

I first heard about Buddhism in the early 70's, while living in Edmonton. My husband was encouraged by a friend to attend a meditation...

Yes. Sadly, it is human nature. Corruption is found in all major religions due to delusion or greed or anger. Those spreading the words...

The Buddha's goal, before passing away, was to establish a strong community of monks and nuns, as well as laymen and women who followed...