Buddhist Monks on 100th Day of Walk for Peace Across the US Reach Richmond, Virginia
Justin Whitaker
5 February 2026
Local and state leaders welcomed the monks and emphasized peace as a daily practice
San Francisco Zen Center Sees Ongoing Legal Dispute Over Wages for Former Monastic
Justin Whitaker
3 February 2026
A California appeals court revived wage claims by a former Zen Center trainee, narrowing the scope of the ministerial exception
Online Dharma: Ashokan Meditation Center in New York Launches Free Live-streamed Practice Series
Craig Lewis
20 January 2026
The Ashokan Meditation Center in New York’s Hudson Valley has announced a series of online teachings titled “A Steady Heart: Calm, Insight & Loving Kindness in Difficult Times.”
Vietnamese Buddhist Temple in California Consumed in Fire
Justin Whitaker
6 January 2026
The cause of the fire is currently unknown and officials note that rebuilding work will be extensive if the Buddhist community wishes to use the temple again
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
La Jara Buddhist Temple Nominated for National Historic Designation as a Symbol of Japanese American Heritage in Colorado
Justin Whitaker
30 October 2025
Colorado’s La Jara Buddhist Temple, built in 1936–37 for Japanese American farmers, has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places
Buddhist Monks Begin Pilgrimage for Peace from Texas to Washington, DC
Justin Whitaker
28 October 2025
The Walk for Peace emphasizes mindfulness, unity, and compassion, with monks observing traditional ascetic practices during the journey.
Diwali Becomes a Statewide Holiday in California
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
23 October 2025
India’s “Festival of Lights,” celebrated by people of many faiths including Buddhism, is now an official holiday in three US states
Child Enthroned in Wisconsin as Reincarnation of Renowned Tibetan Buddhist Master
Justin Whitaker
14 October 2025
A seven-year-old boy from Toronto has been recognized as the reincarnation of Geshe Lhundub Sopa, founder of Deer Park Buddhist Center in Wisconsin
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
Buddhist Global Relief Announces Upcoming Gathering to Feed the Hungry
Justin Whitaker
25 September 2025
The gathering, led by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, will include Dharma talks, meditations, and partner presentations
Buddhist Coalition for Democracy Launches Interview Series on Engaged Buddhism
Justin Whitaker
23 September 2025
The Buddhist Coalition for Democracy will launch New Directions in Engaged Buddhism, a monthly interview series with leading Buddhist teachers and activists