Book Review: Gotamī: A Life Rewritten by the Dhamma
Raymond Lam
7 January 2026
A young woman tells her story of her transformation from studious learner of languages to female monastic walking the Burmese path
Salt Lake Buddhist Temple Celebrates 89th Annual Obon Festival
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
15 July 2025
With deep roots in Utah’s Japanese-American history, Salt Lake Buddhist Temple continues its mission of remembrance and community
Naropa University President Condemns Antisemitic Attack in Boulder, Affirms Commitment to Healing and Interfaith Solidarity
Justin Whitaker
3 June 2025
In the wake of an antisemitic attack that injured 12, Naropa University affirms its commitment to peace, quoting Buddhist aspirations and interfaith wisdom to support community healing.
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
The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies: EcoDharma Beacon
John Harvey Negru
8 May 2024
The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies has done extensive work in its teachings, land and building use, and collaborations to put it on the cutting edge of contemporary ecoDharma
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center Resident Found Dead After Solo Hike
Justin Whitaker
26 March 2024
Members and friends of the San Francisco Zen Center received tragic news this week after a beloved resident and worker at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center went missing and was later found dead.
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 One
Kassidy Evans
2 February 2024
How a local Buddhist temple in San Diego is bringing the heart of authentic Buddhist practice to American seekers
An Interview with the Head Dharma Master of Won Buddhism USA
Grace Song
30 January 2024
Venerable Juksanim shares his positive outlook and plans for the development of Won Buddhism in the United States
Rev. Dr. Seigen Yamaoka, Former Bishop of BCA, has Died
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
16 January 2024
Former bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America is remembered for his contributions to Buddhist practice as well as his visionary work at the Institute of Buddhist Studies
Delta Beta Tau at San Diego State University: The Nation’s First Buddhist Fraternity
Kassidy Evans
11 January 2024
Kassidy Evans tells the story of the first Buddhist fraternity in an American university and its unique contribution to American Buddhism
From Nichiren to Ikeda: The Soka Gakkai’s Socially Engaged Buddhism
Dipen Barua
27 December 2023
From Nichiren to Daisaku Ikeda, this is the story of one of the largest and most influential lay Buddhist organizations in the world