Fire Destroys Historic Meditation Hall at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in California
Justin Whitaker
31 March 2026
Tassajara community begins recovery and fundraising efforts
The Rise of Lay Leadership in American Won Buddhism
Grace Song
27 March 2026
Grace Song explores the future of Won Buddhism in the United States through the expanding role of lay practitioners shaping inclusive and accessible sangha life.
Korean-American Bhikshuni Establishes Weiyang Seon Centers in Seoul Following US Training
Justin Whitaker
19 March 2026
Venerable Hyeon-an reflects a growing transnational exchange in Buddhism as traditions shaped abroad return to Asia in new forms
The Roots of Harm: A Buddhist Reflection on Power and Compassion in Turbulent Times
Kassidy Evans
17 March 2026
Dharma-informed advice for uprooting the destructive thought-habits and tendencies shaping American turbulence and chaos
Buddhist Church of Sacramento Vandalized with Racist Graffiti
Buddhistdoor Global
10 March 2026
US Representative Doris Matsui and local organizations condemned the act as a racist attack on a historic Japanese American community institution
Buddhistdoor View: The Killing Bodhisattva: Can Purposeful Ending of Life be Justified?
Buddhistdoor Global
7 March 2026
Rather than pre-emptive war against “bad people,” Buddhist philosophy and ethics urges the world toward proactive peace
Upcoming Enshrinement of Master Hsing Yun’s Relics Sparks Discussion on Devotion for Buddhists
Justin Whitaker
3 March 2026
Scholars note that Buddhist relics connect followers to an “absent” Buddha or beloved master, though authenticity is sometimes disputed
I See You. I Believe You. I Am Here.
Nina Müller
3 March 2026
When being soft and tender is an act of strength, character and resistance. . . especially in the face of the venal powerful
Berkeley Zen Center to Install First Female Abbot in Historic Leadership Transition
Craig Lewis
13 February 2026
In a significant milestone for the Berkeley Zen Center, Shinchi Linda Galijan will be installed as its first female abbot on 1 March.
Buddhist Monks Complete Historic Walk for Peace to Washington, DC
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
12 February 2026
The monks’ 108-day journey ends with interfaith ceremonies at the Washington National Cathedral and a planned gathering at the Lincoln Memorial
Pasadena Buddhist Temple Commissions Fire-Displaced Artist to Lead Community Healing Mural
Justin Whitaker
10 February 2026
Pasadena Buddhist Temple, a member of the Buddhist Churches of America, has launched a participatory mural for those affected by last year’s massive Eaton Fire in southern California
Sitting with Your Wounded Child
Nina Müller
6 February 2026
Buddhist teachers join hands to teach reconnection by taking care of our inner child and tending to our inner children’s pain