Origin of Origins
A new look at Amaravati, an important Buddhist monument that hints at the dawn of the Mahayana
History
Buddhist Masters of Modern China
Scholar Benjamin Brose explores the lives and legacies of eight Chinese masters who brought about a Buddhist revival during the political turmoil of the 20th century.
The Buddha’s Nemesis
What we can learn from the story of Devadatta, the Buddha’s cousin who attempted to assassinate him and split the sangha
Building a Historical Narrative of Tibet
Two of the minds behind The Animated History of Tibet talk with Tricycle about the show’s creation, pivotal figures, and what it means to tell the story from a distinctively Tibetan perspective.
How Buddhism First Carried Sugar from India to China (and Back Again)
Before the story of its violent colonial legacy began, the sweetener had its earliest origins in the dharma.
Standing Together
A scholar reimagines the first Buddhist women’s request for ordination
When the Knives Are Out
The story of a nun who responded to rage with equanimity
Strawberries and the Ethic of Appreciation
A well-known Buddhist story, and its contemporary interpretations, reveal the evolving tension between ascetic detachment and compassionate engagement—and where meditation fits in.
Why Does the Buddha Smile?
Scholar David Fiordalis unpacks the meaning behind the Buddha’s wondrous smile.
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