The earliest biography of Bodhidharma from the Xu Gaoseng Zhuan before later Zen legends. — MIND LIGHT WAY The earliest biography of Bodhidharma from the Xu Gaoseng Zhuan (Further Biographies of Eminent Monks), before later Zen legends.

Bodhidharma before Zen mythology.

A translation and study of his earliest biography from the Xu Gaoseng Zhuan—quiet, restrained, and practice-focused.

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Buddhist Heritage: Khyentse Foundation to Extend Support for Conservation of Gandhari Scrolls at Islamabad Museum - Buddhistdoor Global Khyentse Foundation shared in a statement that it will continue its support for the Gandhari Manuscript Project for the collection at the Islamabad Museum in Pakistan.

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Sara McClintock and John Dunne Win Khyentse Foundation’s 2025 Award for Outstanding Translation - Buddhistdoor Global Khyentse Foundation, announced that it has awarded this year’s Khyentse Foundation Prize for Outstanding Translation to Sara McClintock and John Dunne.

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Sri Lankan Buddhism’s Rich Heritage of Pāli Commentaries and Theravāda Traditions - Buddhistdoor Global How Theravada became part of the fabric of Sri Lankan life, from mythic time to the ancient period and beyond

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The Sixth World Buddhist Forum: A Gathering of Harmony, a Promise of Coexistence - Buddhistdoor Global The sixth iteration of China's largest international Buddhist symposium marks a renewed emphasis on compassionate action and enlightened joy

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Book Review: Buddhism & Political Theory - Buddhistdoor Global Matthew J. Moore’s analysis of Buddhist political theory remains an informative work that requires new input on multiple fronts

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Online Dharma: 84000 to Host Conversation with Dr. John Canti: “The Buddha in the God Realms” - Buddhistdoor Global 84000, a global nonprofit translation initiative, has announced an online event on 9 November with Buddhist scholar Dr. John Canti.

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The British Library’s “A Silk Road Oasis” – Mélodie Doumy’s Exploration of Dunhuang’s Cultural Convergence - Buddhistdoor Global British Library curator Mélodie Doumy reveals the secrets of real, lived stories of people from the desert town of Dunhuang

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Buddhistdoor View: Telling a History We Can All Resonate with through Dunhuang - Buddhistdoor Global The British Library's exhibition on Dunhuang is an exemplar of storytelling to learn from our shared and interconnected human history.

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