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Welcome to our website and its rich offerings of resources for understanding Buddhism. Whether you are a serious scholar, a committed layperson, or just someone curious about Buddhism’s increasing popularity in America, you will find something of interest here, ranging from translations of Buddhist scriptures to comic books for children.
May We Gather
A National Memorial Ceremony of Asian American Ancestors, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 4 pm PDT/7 pm EDT ————————– In response to the recent religious and racial attacks on Asians and Asian Americans, Buddhist organizations and individuals are sponsoring a memorial ceremony to commemorate the lives of those who have suffered in the past and…
A National Memorial Ceremony of Asian American Ancestors, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 4 pm PDT/7 pm EDT -------------------------- In response to the recent religious and racial attacks on Asians and Asian Americans, Buddhist organizations and individuals are sponsoring a memorial ceremony to commemorate the lives of those who have suffered in the…
Buddha is Our Teacher
Written primarily for children but useful for people of all ages, this book expresses ancient Buddhist wisdom in crystal clear, modern sayings, such as “Nothing is more uncool than someone who tries to act cool.”
Written primarily for children but useful for people of all ages, this book expresses ancient Buddhist wisdom in crystal clear, modern sayings, such as "Nothing is more uncool than someone who tries to act cool." Order Here
The Teaching of Buddha compiles basic Buddhist scriptures translated into 46 modern languages.
BDK translates texts from the Chinese canon to create an English Buddhist Canon that is steadily growing with the publication of each new volume.
BDK publishes a wide variety of books for general readers and children, all aimed at relating Buddhist teachings to everyday life.