Buddhism

Offers an online Buddhist magazine, a worldwide directory of Buddhist centers, a library of ebooks, and a database of articles on Buddhism, including insight meditation, metta meditation, history, culture, and academic studies.

Building a 500 foot statue of Maitreya, the future Buddha at Kushinagar in eastern Uttar Pradesh India. A symbol of loving kindness for the world.

About the symbolism behind hand mudrus and mandalas, and the perfect proportions behind every Buddha figure.

Explores the arts and Western culture from a Buddhist perspective providing insightful coverage of the arts

A description of Buddhism from an Islamic perspective.

The basic concepts of Buddhist morality.

Buddhism news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

Weblog about life, the media and pop-culture, politics, religion, and of course the Buddha and Buddhism.

Vincent Lai's personal page on Pure Land Buddhism

Makes hand-crafted malas and focus jewelry in a variety of styles, using semiprecious stone, pendants, and natural woods.

Offering meditation supplies, Asian home decor and a variety Japanese and Zen calligraphies as well as calligraphy supplies.

Explicit explanation of fundamental Buddhism based on the Pali Canon, recognized by Buddhist scholars as the oldest surviving written record of what the Buddha said and taught.

A light-hearted overview of what it means to be a Buddhist. Written from a relatively objective perspective.

An analysis of this parable which appears in the scriptures of both religions.

Chinese/American Buddhist Association. Includes listing of Chinese-American Buddhist Centers throughout the US.

Directory of Buddhist Centers in Venezuela.

Prison Dharma Support system of the Buddhist Relief Mission.

Learn about the origins, different levels and practices of Tantra according to the Kadampa Buddhist tradition.

Perspectives on Buddhism from Dr B B Ambedkar, the Indian social activist, and his followers.

Thailand-based foundation that promotes meditation as a way to inner and world peace.

The Drukpa Kargyud lineage. Includes a history of the lineage and life stories of the lineage masters.

Tibetan Buddhist Centers and Resources.

Meditation in the Theravada tradition. Online meditation course.

Information on the basic theory of vipassana meditation, also known as mindfulness or insight meditation. Articles and tapes from Shinzen Young.

The fundamentals of meditation by Phra Ajahn Plien Panyapatipo, Wat Aranyawiwake, Thailand.

Mark Shiels offers clients a Buddhist and Contemplative psychospiritual approach to psychotherapy. He has a psychotherapy practice in both Bath and London, England.

Kerry Moran, M.A., blends the insights of depth psychotherapy with the practical tools of Buddhist meditation. Her office is in Portland, Oregon.

Monthly meetings for meditation and discussion for Lesbian, Gay, Trans-Gender, and Bi-Sexual Buddhists of all traditions as well as those new to Buddhism.

An e-mail discussion list for lesbian and gay Buddhists.

An article by Rev. Samuel A Trumbore, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Buddhist Centers in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Non-denominational Buddhist group that offers regular group meditation and Buddhist study with a variety of Dharma teachers.

An urban, non-residential center where people who practice various forms of Buddhist meditation and meditative inquiry gather to meditate together.

Laotion Buddhist temple and community center.

Online version of the publication describing the basics of Nichiren Shoshu belief and history.

Offers analyses of controversies surrounding Soka Gakkai in Japan, particularly with regard to allegations brought against its President, Daisaku Ikeda.

Features a collection of web logs written and maintained by members of Nichiren Shu, Soka Gakkai, Nichiren Shoshu, and independents.

This forum aims to provide a place for Shin Buddhists in the UK to correspond easily and for newcomers to learn about this most excellent dharma gate. Members from other countries are also welcome.

The Larger Sukhavati-Vyuha. Description of Sukhavati, The Land of Bliss.

Temple for Japanese Esoteric Buddhism.

Brief biographies of a dozen female Theravadan teachers.

A brief description of the general meaning of mandalas.

Art and culture of Tibetan chod practitioners and dakinis.

Description and images from the creation of a sand mandala.

A extensive press kit about the present Dalai Lama with a biography and the Dalai Lama's views on Tibet's political situation, Buddhist teaching, and the environment.

A selection of singing bowls, incense, Buddha statues, sacred jewelry, and ritual items. Online ordering available.

Annual tours of India sponsored by Buddhist Association in support of Dzongkar Choede Monastery and led by Jhampa and Maria Shaneman.

A structured training in Buddhism and Buddhist meditation from Shenpen Hookham.

A large selection of dharma items, Tibetan artifacts, prayer flags, prayer beads, meditation ritual items, shrine items, Tibetan musical instruments, statues, and thangka paintings. Online ordering available.

Tibetan ritual and medicinal incense, mani stones, hemp bags, prayer flags, stone Buddha carvings and other handicrafts. Online ordering using Paypal. Links to Ebay auctions.