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
Buddhist Monks Pass the Halfway Mark of Their “Walk for Peace” Across the US
Justin Whitaker
20 January 2026
Buddhist monks have crossed the halfway point of a 2,300-mile peace walk through the United States with plans to ask Congress to recognize Vesak as a federal holiday
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.”
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
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
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
Tibetan Monks of Gaden Shartse Conclude Colorado Visit with Sand Mandala Dissolution
Justin Whitaker
27 November 2025
The Tibetan monastics shared culture, raised funds for their monastery’s new school, and completed a traditional mandala dissolution at the Animas River
Update: Buddhist Monks Resume Walk for Peace Across US After Two Injured in Traffic Accident
Justin Whitaker
25 November 2025
Walk for Peace organizers say the journey will continue and safety coordination with law enforcement will remain unchanged
Nichiren Buddhist and New York City Councilman Tipped to Run Against Incumbent US House Minority Leader
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
20 November 2025
Osse, a queer socialist and Nichiren Buddhist, has become a prominent progressive figure in Brooklyn politics, drawing attention for his activism and outspoken positions
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