Trike Daily History & Philosophy

A Buddhist Book of Spells

Scholar Sam van Schaik discusses Buddhist Magic and the disappearing act around the dharma’s supernatural history. (Plus, six Buddhist enchantments for curious practitioners.)

Interview with Sam van Schaik by Julia Hirsch

Nov 24, 2020

Trike Daily Society & Environment

How a Historic Buddhist Site Has Eluded Destruction—for Now

Plans to open-pit mine the ancient city of Mes Aynak in Afghanistan have been put on hold, but the site is still far from safe.

By Brent Huffman

Feb 06, 2020