A Young Person’s Journey into the Dharma
Kassidy Evans
5 October 2026
An extended deep dive from Kassidy Evans into her own journey as a young entrant into the Dharma and how young people can engage
Watering the Dharma Stream: Buddhism and Wellness in Hawai‘i
Nalika Gajaweera
31 July 2026
Hawai‘i’s evolving Buddhist communities bridge heritage traditions, meditation, and wellness to suggest a path beyond the divide between heritage religion and individualized spirituality
Princeton Initiative Highlights Overlooked History of Black Buddhists in the US
Justin Whitaker
30 July 2026
The initiative examines links among Buddhism, nonviolence, racial justice, and the Civil Rights movement
A Buddhist Look at Wanting, Having, and the Stories We’re Sold
Kassidy Evans
15 December 2025
The holiday season is an annual invitation to reflect on the manufactured compulsion to consume and buy, and think for ourselves
Fiercely Compassionate: Finding Our Role in Buddhist Immigration Justice
Nina Müller
5 December 2025
A unique livestreamed discussion about immigration justice unites Buddhist ethics with practical legal support and advice for migrants
How Should a Buddhist Face War?
Brian Daizen Victoria
21 October 2025
A comprehensive, original re-examination of Buddhist action against the folly of war through analyzing greed as the force to protest
Buddhistdoor View: The Wise and Compassionate Way to Shape Government
Buddhistdoor Global
4 October 2025
A philosophical battle looms between Buddhists that see the first precept as essential and Buddhists who see war as acceptable in some cases
Sravasti Abbey Consecrates New Buddha Hall in Washington State
Justin Whitaker
11 September 2025
Visitors described the abbey as a place of refuge and healing, with the Buddha Hall symbolizing the transmission of Tibetan Buddhist teachings in the West
The Most Wonderfully Stressful Time of the Year: Expectations and Consumerism During the Holiday Season
Kassidy Evans
17 December 2024
This holiday season, Kassidy Evans invites us to moderate commercialism and gift truly meaningful things that will delight and thrill
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
Eight Weeks of Engaged Buddhism: A Dharma Bum Temple Program
Kassidy Evans
19 March 2024
Dharma Bum Temple’s Engaged Buddhist Training Program provides an eight-week long initiative ending with refuge and vow ceremonies
Skillfully Bringing Buddhism to the West: San Diego’s Dharma Bum Temple, Part Two
Kassidy Evans
20 February 2024
How a local Buddhist temple in San Diego is bringing the heart of authentic Buddhist practice to American seekers