21st Century Buddhists

Engaging with modern education and science while remaining rooted in the Buddha's teachings.

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A group of Buddhist and Catholic nuns visiting the Abbey.
Interfaith Dialogue

Comparing and contrasting views

A comparison of religious views to support interfaith practice.

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Venerables Tarpa, Saldon, and Chodron standing outside in the lower Abbey meadow.
Interfaith Dialogue

A bhikshuni’s view

A brief overview of how Buddhist monastic traditions spread and adapt to new cultures.

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Stained glass image of Benedictine nuns.
Interfaith Dialogue

A Benedictine’s view

A Catholic nun's perspective on world monastic traditions and her own spiritual journey.

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A woman looking very sad and despair.
Science and Buddhism

The Mind and Life III Conference: Emotions and health

Do buddhas have emotions? Why do we feel low self-esteem and self-hatred? Finding peace through…

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His Holiness and Thupten Jinpa during a talk.
Science and Buddhism

“Harmonia Mundi” and “Mind-Life...

The balance of Dharma practice and individual action as a means to improve our society.

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