Welcome
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.
Covid-19 Notice
While our office is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are still shipping books ordered through our website. Our staff, however, go into the office only on certain days, so there may be a delay in processing orders, but you will receive your books. We hope that you will find comfort and encouragement from our books,…
While our office is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are still shipping books ordered through our website. Our staff, however, go into the office only on certain days, so there may be a delay in processing orders, but you will receive your books. We hope that you will find comfort and encouragement from our books,…
Toshi Award 2020 Submissions Opening Date to be Announced
The committee will announce the next submission period for books to be considered for the 2020 award soon. Please stay tuned. Nominations Please note that nominations are open each year and typically close in April. For further information, please view UC Berkeley’s Center for Buddhist Studies website here. Specific details on 2020 nominations are expected to be…
The committee will announce the next submission period for books to be considered for the 2020 award soon. Please stay tuned.
Nominations
Please note that nominations are open each year and typically close in April. For further information, please view UC Berkeley's Center for Buddhist Studies website here. Specific details on 2020 nominations are expected to be…
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.