The BBC and sociologists from leading universities have teamed up to conduct the UK's largest ever study of class. What would the Buddha have made of it?

There is much to learn from 'Earth Law'. But to conclude that mankind's problem is primarily an ecological or legal one is to miss the major part of the Buddhist perspective.

The Buddhist response to Pussy Riot is quite straightforward, isn't it, given there is no such thing as blasphemy? Why not send them a message of support?

Did the Olympics simply serve 'the immediate, shallow requirements of a populace' or was there some higher purpose?

There was a striking resemblance between the Olympics opening ceremony and Wagner's Ring Cycle. What can both tell us about our society?

What does "the most dangerous philosopher in the West" have to say about Buddhism? How does it relate to our current economic and political crises?

Large parts of Britain's cities are being redeveloped as privately-owned estates, giving property owners control over 'public' squares. Is this problematic from a Buddhist viewpoint?