New Surveys Show How Immigration Is Reshaping American Buddhism
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
18 September 2025
Recent surveys shed light on the role of immigration in shaping Buddhism in the United States
Sravasti Abbey Consecrates New Buddha Hall in Washington State
Justin Whitaker
11 September 2025
Visitors described the abbey as a place of refuge and healing, with the Buddha Hall symbolizing the transmission of Tibetan Buddhist teachings in the West
Beginner’s Mind: Finding Stillness in the Storm
Parker Fry
23 August 2025
Beginner’s Mind is a special project collecting insightful essays written by US college students who have attended experiential-learning courses related to Buddhism. Some of the authors
Larry Ward, Advocate for Racial Healing and Senior Plum Village Teacher, Has Died
Justin Whitaker
21 August 2025
A senior teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village tradition, Larry Ward was known for his laughter, compassion, and interfaith approach
Buddhist Nun and Abbots in Cross-Litigation Over Sexual Assault, Exploitation Claims in Southern California
Buddhistdoor Global
19 August 2025
A Buddhist nun has sued two Southern California abbots, alleging sexual assault, labor exploitation, and retaliation, while the abbots countersued accusing her of extortion and fraud
Beginner’s Mind: No-Self and Social Suffering
Peyton Nakagawara
24 July 2025
A college student in the US explores the principles of Buddhist economics and its implications for individuals and for society at large
Online Dharma: Ashokan Meditation Center in New York Offers Free Live-streamed Meditation Classes
Craig Lewis
18 July 2025
The Ashokan Meditation Center in New York has launched a new series of online meditation classes rooted in the Thai Forest Tradition.
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
Tashi Choling Shares Update on Memorial Stupa Project to Honor Gyatrul Rinpoche
Craig Lewis
3 July 2025
Tashi Choling announced that construction of a memorial stupa for the revered Nyingma lama Venerable Dhomang Gyatrul Rinpoche has commenced.
Beginner’s Mind: Awake – Returning to the World with Clarity and Compassion
Zhuoxi Li
28 June 2025
A US college student considers the significance and implications of Buddhist practice and social engagement
Thích Nhất Hạnh’s Engaged Buddhism During Wartime Vietnam, Part 2
LAM Yuen Ching, PhD
15 May 2025
Lam Yuen Ching recounts how Thích Nhất Hạnh’s experiences influenced his vision of engaged Buddhism
Workshops Announced to Help Buddhist Organizations in Leadership, Planning, and Fundraising
Justin Whitaker
13 May 2025
Bruner Strategies launches 2025 workshops to help Buddhist leaders strengthen fundraising, governance, and strategic planning through blending practical tools with Dharma values