Three Senior Monks Compete for Leadership of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
Justin Whitaker
13 August 2026
A 321-member electoral college will choose the next Jogye Order president on 3 September
Centering Sangha, Part 4: Fundraising
John Harvey Negru
21 July 2026
John Harvey Negru explores fundraising as a practice of generosity, relationship, and shared responsibility within Buddhist communities.
Centering Sangha, Part 2: Foresight and Strategic Planning
John Harvey Negru
8 April 2026
From dana to governance, the future of sangha depends on integrating centuries of traditional wisdom with modern practical skills.
China’s Shaolin Temple Abbot Removed from Office Amid Embezzlement and Misconduct Allegations
Justin Whitaker
29 July 2025
The once-celebrated leader of Shaolin Temple has been detained by police and disrobed by Buddhist authorities in Henan province
Buddhistdoor View: From Scandal to Reform, When Buddhism Reaches a Turning Point
Buddhistdoor Global
19 July 2025
As Thai Buddhism reels from misconduct scandals, history offers perspective from Sri Lanka’s late 19th-century reform movement
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
BBC Names Engaged Buddhist Manjula Pradeep among 100 Influential Women of 2021
Craig Lewis
8 December 2021
The BBC has named the socially engaged Buddhist activist Manjula Pradeep as one of the world’s 100 most inspiring and influential women of 2021.
Being a Rinpoche: A Conversation with Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche
Buddhistdoor Global
14 January 2021
What it means to be a rinpoche
Entering the Dharma Realm
Michael “Mojo” Tchudi
28 May 2019
A focal point in California for pilgrims, disciples, and…
Happiness and Leadership: Blending External Conditions with Inner Fulfillment
Raymond Lam
24 May 2019
True leadership may manifest those most called to help…
The University of Hong Kong hosts International Buddhist Values and Economics Conference
Justin Whitaker
16 April 2019
Conference brings together academics and business…
Hangzhou Buddhist Academy Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Raymond Lam
3 December 2018
Buddhist leaders and local officials highlight…