Top 20 Global Buddhist Blogs

The Tiny Buddha may be called tiny, but this blog is far from tiny. The articles on this blog will tackle the difficult topics of existence, topics that, for many, will always seem larger than life. Full of wisdom, Tiny Buddha is truly a corner of quiet in this noisy world, the kind of quiet that will help you figure out where your life is headed.

A blog that specifically deals with American Buddhist Perspectives, Patheos is one read that will surely change your life. From wisdom, to philosophy,  to ethics, and to discussions of ecology, it’s understandable why Patheos will be regarded as intense. Don’t worry, though, because it is always the sort of intensity that will challenge you to live a better and more humane life.

If you should ever want to learn more about Buddhism and try to get a glimpse of the life that is lived in its spirit, then there is no better place to start than the blog of Jack Kornfield. A Buddhist himself, Kornfield maintains a blog that willingly helps you on your way to peace and contentment. As the homepage of the blog would say, it always begins with ‘an open heart’.

Because the world seems to be so full of its own noise and ruckus, it’s not surprising to learn that people are, more and more, looking for various ways and means just to experience whatever kind of peace is available. If you read Wildmind’s blog, however, you’ll find just the help you need. Wildmind provides you with meditation guides that are written in a very personal way, helping you to reflect on your own life as well.

In order to truly begin your journey through Buddhism, it is probably best to have a community that you can consult and depend on, especially in times of confusion or struggle. Well, that is precisely what Soka Gakkai International is for. More than a simple blog, it is actually an online platform where those interested in and passionate about Buddhism can find a network, and, ultimately, a sense of refuge, or even a home.

In this day and age, and given people’s various inclinations, it’s quite easy to see how mindfulness and self-awareness has indeed become difficult, perhaps even impossible. But of course, there is always hope. This is where Left Brain Buddha comes in. As a blog, it is precisely the perfect antidote to modern-day disturbances, because Left Brain Buddha teaches modern-day mindfulness.

For some people, they seem to think that Buddhism is obsolete, that it has died along with Buddha. Of course not. Here to prove you wrong is the blog, Sangha News. Full of news and articles about the latest events in San Francisco that are pertinent to Zen Buddhism, Sangha News will surely show you that, contrary to other people’s beliefs, Buddhism is alive and well all over the world.

At the very bottom part of Sharon Salzberg’s blog is the hope expressed in these words: ‘May all beings be happy.’ Such is the hope of Sharon Salzberg, and such is the hope of the blog itself. It is quite rare to find a way to happiness these days, but with Buddhism, you find that such a way does exist, and, thanks to Sharon Salzberg, it has also become more accessible.

Perhaps, one of the problems of today’s world is the fact that people hardly give space for each other anymore, much less have space for anything that is remotely sacred. It’s therefore such wonderful news that a blog like Tibetan Buddhist Altar exists. Vowing to provide ‘a sacred space for everyone’, Tibetan Buddhist Altar is the perfect blog for anyone who desires to discover a space for quietness and serenity.

Buddha Weekly is a blog that can be called many things. For one, it is such an attractive blog; the layout and design are, without a doubt, topnotch and well thought out. But of all the things that Buddha Weekly is, perhaps the most important thing is that it is a blog that achieves what it sets out to do: it helps people along the path of self-discovery and oneness in love.

Perhaps one misconception that people can have about Buddhism is the idea that, because Buddhists all seem to have already found peace in themselves, then they never run into any sort of trouble among one another. Needless to say, there are several difficulties and issues, too. To assist you in understanding more about that, check out Tibetan Buddhism blog. This blog is surely one of the best resources for such matters.

Have you ever seen sunshine in the form of a blog? Have you ever seen hope in the form of a blog? If you have never done so, then look no further. That’s exactly the sort of blog you can find with DM Blog. Reading through each article, you’ll slowly find that, more than money, or fame, or power, peace of mind and heart will always be the best value you will ever find in yourself and in your life.

Being passionate about Buddhism is something that will take more than just your mind. In many ways, it will require you to give your all and your whole person just to dedicate yourself to the path of the Buddha. It is therefore very helpful to have such a blog as Essence of Buddhism. Willingly giving you heartwarming and inspiring stories that will enable you to keep going, Essence of Buddhism is truly a gift to the world.

Who would have thought that existentialism and buddhism could mix? Who would have expected that a school of thought that preaches human freedom and meaning could combine with a way of life that leads to peace and the removal of suffering? Well, that’s precisely the perfect combination that you find in The Existential Buddha, showing you that, perhaps, a life of meaning is one that is lived on the way to peace.

For many people, enlightenment seems to be a far-off goal. It seems to be a goal that is attainable only by a select few, or a gift that is given only to a few who deserve it. That is quite mistaken, as the blog Lotus Happiness will show you. Through this blog, you will discover how everyone can in fact attain enlightenment, and, as is hoped by the blog, ‘awaken the Buddha within.’

Have you ever met people who thought Buddhism was a path for boring people? Or better yet, are you one of those people who think that way? Check out Buddhist Fiction Blog, and see a lighter, less dense path to peace – through fiction. This blog is made especially for those who are interested in Buddhist fiction, if only to see for themselves how enlightenment can actually be achieved even through light reading.

Europe is probably one of the most dynamic and diverse continents in the entire world. Europe is made up of several cultures, traditions, nations, and in the midst of all this, it’s easy to get lost and miss the chance of actually finding a center. This is exactly why there is such a blog as Europe Center, a blog that tackles the latest updates about Buddhism in Europe. At the same time, it’s a blog that reminds you that in spite of what the externals can distract you with, mindfulness is still the key to a happy life.

Yes: music and Buddhism can indeed mix, and in Bodhi & Bass, this mix is achieved quite perfectly. Bodhi & Bass is a blog that combines elements of music with lessons from the Buddha himself. Through the blog, you will surely be able to appreciate how much music has to do with mindfulness, and how you can actually help yourself to become more mindful in your everyday affairs.

If you’d like to learn more about Buddhism, but the textbooks easily bore you, and the lectures aren’t really helping, try this blog: Heart Sutra and Buddhism. Each article on the blog is thorough and detailed, really designed for any person who wants to be initiated into the Buddhist way of life. Moreover, the blog truly helps to inspire you to pursue the road less traveled, the road to enlightenment.

There are several questions and concerns that surround Buddhism. Because Buddhism is both this-worldly and other-worldly, there is a need to clearly address some questions that arise from the practice, or questions that arise from daily life. Jade Mountain Buddha Hall is a blog that will truly assist you in these concerns and questions. Effectively responding to human concerns, Jade Mountain Buddha Hall is a blog that’s applicable not just to monks, but to everyday human beings, too.