Diamond Way Buddhist Center Sees Growth in Upstate New York
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
21 January 2025
After local approval, the Tibetan Buddhist retreat center will begin expansion that is expected to take 5 to 15 years
Book Review: Storehouse of Treasures: Recovering the Riches of Chan and Zen
Raymond Lam
17 January 2025
Nelson Foster’s ambitious collection of essays masterfully examines a multitude of vast subjects with insight and depth
Engaged Buddhism: Tzu Chi USA Mobilizes Global Expertise to Support California Wildfire Relief
Justin Whitaker
16 January 2025
Tzu Chi USA has begun aid work for California wildfire victims, providing shelter, essentials, and emotional support.
Buddhist Leader and Zen Teacher Peter Schneider Has Died at 87
Justin Whitaker
9 January 2025
The longtime Soto Zen teacher inspired countless practitioners through his steadfast leadership and compassionate guidance
Soka Gakkai USA Sues Army Corps Over Everglades Conservation Project
Justin Whitaker
7 January 2025
Buddhist retreat FNCC challenges Everglades restoration plans, highlighting potential harm to sacred spaces and wetlands
On the Prospect of Buddhist Complicity in Genocide
Brian Daizen Victoria
30 December 2024
Brian Daizen Victoria examines the tensions with Buddhist involvement in US support for the Israeli campaign in Gaza and alleged war crimes
American Soto Zen Priest and Engaged Buddhist Hozan Alan Senauke Has Died, Aged 77
Craig Lewis
23 December 2024
The esteemed socially engaged Buddhist, American Soto Zen priest Hozan Alan Senauke, has died after an extended period of ill health. He was 77 years old.
The Most Wonderfully Stressful Time of the Year: Expectations and Consumerism During the Holiday Season
Kassidy Evans
17 December 2024
This holiday season, Kassidy Evans invites us to moderate commercialism and gift truly meaningful things that will delight and thrill
Buddhists in Fort Myers, Florida, Celebrate Bodhi Day
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
12 December 2024
8 December is the day that many east Asian Buddhists celebrate the Buddha’s enlightenment
Buddha Statue in Rural New Jersey Draws Buddhists from Around the World
Justin Whitaker
10 December 2024
The rural Buddha statue has drawn Buddhists and curious neighbors to visit and learn from one another over the years
Tashi Choling Consecrates Stupa Project Honoring Gyatrul Rinpoche
Craig Lewis
2 December 2024
The Tashi Choling Center for Buddhist Studies in Ashland, Oregon, said that its memorial stupa for Dhomang Gyatrul Rinpoche was consecrated in November.
Post-Election Conversations: Embodying Curiosity and Empathy, Resisting Polarization
Ratnadevi
22 November 2024
In a potentially polarized world, Ratnadevi offers mindful listening as a bridge between ourselves and others. By tuning into emotions and values, we create space for healing, connection, and constructive action.