Japanese American Buddhist Reaches 110 Years Old
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
23 May 2024
After a difficult childhood, Yoshiko Miwa found refuge in the care of Rev. and Mrs. Issei Matsuura of the Buddhist Churches of America
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim and JTS Korea Support Buddhist Nunneries in Bhutan
Craig Lewis
22 May 2024
The revered Korean Dharma master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim and JTS Korea have been running a collaborative project to support female monastics in Bhutan.
Long-time Clinical Psychologist Opens Buddhist Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Justin Whitaker
21 May 2024
After decades of practice, the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic led Les Kertay to see how he could more deeply contribute to the flourishing of Buddhism in the world
Revered Senior Lama Ato Rinpoche Has Died in England, Aged 91
Craig Lewis
20 May 2024
The revered senior lama Ato Rinpoche, the nephew of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, died in Cambridge, England, at 7:45 a.m. on 18 May.
Diana Eck, Professor, Interfaith Educator, and Author to Retire After 49 Years at Harvard
Justin Whitaker
17 May 2024
Eck’s work has fostered several generations of scholars and informed the greater public in ways that few other scholars ever have
Buddhist Association of China celebrates Buddha Day in Beijing
Raymond Lam
16 May 2024
Celebrations of the Buddha’s birthday were held at the Buddhist Association of China’s headquarters of Guangji Temple
Buddhists Debate Korean “DJ Monk” After Controversy in Malaysia
Justin Whitaker
14 May 2024
The popular DJ, who is not an ordained monastic, has seen widespread praise in many Asian Buddhist communities while drawing censure in others.
Light Up Peace: Vesak Day Celebration at Washington DC
Raymond Lam
13 May 2024
A Vesak commemoration in Washington DC to celebrate diversity, foster unity and understanding, and embrace unity, peace, and hope
Online Dharma: 84000 to Host Saga Dawa Teaching by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche at Deer Park Institute
Craig Lewis
10 May 2024
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche will host a live-streamed teaching by Rinpoche for the Tibetan month of Saga Dawa.
Malaysian Buddhists Seek Ban on Korean DJ for Dressing Like a Monk
Justin Whitaker
9 May 2024
The DJ had performed for Buddhists in Seoul just last month without a problem, showing the different attitudes toward monastics and monastic clothes in the two countries
Khyentse Norbu’s Pig at the Crossing Set for virtual premiere on 11 May
Raymond Lam
8 May 2024
Acclaimed Bhutanese filmmaker’s unconventional approach to new film explores the post-death experience through rich magical realism
Ahead of Vesak, Catholic Leadership Urges Buddhists to Continue Interfaith Work for Peace
Justin Whitaker
7 May 2024
The Vatican urges Buddhists to continue to work for peace in a world that is seeing several areas of growing conflict