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
Utah Senate Honors Buddhist Monks for National Walk for Peace
Justin Whitaker
8 September 2026
The Utah gathering included a candlelight procession, Buddhist ceremony, Dharma teaching, and local peace walk
Theravada Buddhist Monastery Finds Permanent Home Near Seattle
Justin Whitaker
3 September 2026
The Washington monastery follows the Thai Forest tradition and has roots in Seattle since 2021
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
Secular Buddhism Podcaster Launches AI Buddhist Learning Platform
Justin Whitaker
13 January 2026
Eightfold Path launches as a unified platform marking a decade of the Secular Buddhism Podcast
Buddhist Monk has Leg Amputated After Accident on Peace Walk
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
11 December 2025
Despite a serious collision in Liberty County, the Walk for Peace pilgrimage continues as supporters rally around injured monk Bhante Dam Phommasan
On the Way-Seeking Mind and Steadiness
Maia Duerr
19 February 2025
A meditation on finding strength in Buddhism’s three jewels to stay afloat in these difficult geopolitical times
Man Dies by Self-Immolation at Buddhist Monastery in Virginia
Justin Whitaker
31 December 2024
Leaders at the monastery and local authorities are uncertain about the motive for the man’s death
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
Introducing the Buddhadharma to Non-Buddhist Parents of School-age Children
Sarah C. Beasley
12 March 2024
Sarah C. Beasley shares how translating Buddhist teachings and practice for American adults in an open and engaging manner requires wisdom and patience
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
Asian American Buddhists Commemorate Anti-Asian Violence and Murders with “May We Gather 2024”
Raymond Lam
29 January 2024
May We Gather collective to commemorate racially-motivated shootings with a pilgrimage in March and Jan-Feb online speaker series