Buddhistdoor View: Addressing the Growing Global Substance Abuse Crisis
Buddhistdoor Global
18 November 2023
Offering two Buddhist paths toward treating the world’s growing substance abuse problem
Buddhist Temple in Texas Attacked with Firebomb
Justin Whitaker
9 November 2023
A man was seen on security footage throwing a Molotov cocktail through the window of Huyen Trang Temple, sparking an arson investigation
One Year on from Day Care Gun Massacre in Rural Thailand, Grieving Families Heal with Monks and Commemorations
Raymond Lam
9 October 2023
Healing is a long road for families and survivors as they commemorate the gun massacre of 36 people on 6 October 2022 in Uthai Sawan
Thieves Steal US$6,000 from Buddhist Temple in Washington State
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
24 August 2023
As the temple seeks community support to recoup lost funds, the thieves have yet to be apprehended
Historic Japanese Temple Allegedly Vandalized by Canadian Teen
Justin Whitaker
18 July 2023
Alleged vandalism has prompted greater diligence from Buddhist temple staff as global tourism rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic
Buddhist Monks in Thailand Accused of Embezzling Temple Funds
Justin Whitaker
16 May 2023
According to reports, the monks had begun to attract wealthy donors who may have donated great sums thinking it would go to the temple
Buddhist Temples in North Texas and Tennessee Targeted by Thieves
Justin Whitaker
8 December 2022
Buddhist temples in the southern US have been targeted by thieves in what may be a coordinated attack
Buddhist Temple in Thailand Left Empty After Monks Test Positive for Drugs
Justin Whitaker
1 December 2022
The four monks were caught with methamphetamine in their system as officials crack down on illegal drugs in the country
Six Buddhist Temples Vandalized Near Los Angeles Investigated as Hate Crimes
Justin Whitaker
1 December 2020
Incidents add to a sharp rise in hate crimes against Asian…
Metta Draws the Line
Mettamorphsis
3 July 2020
Keeping calm in the tumult of the UK’s pandemic lockdown
Buddhist Death Row Inmate Given Second Stay of Execution in Texas
Justin Whitaker
12 November 2019
State of Texas still offers unfair preference to Christians…
A Buddhist Perspective on Crime, Punishment, and Redemption
Nina Müller
22 November 2018
The value of rehabilitation and redemption in social…