Diwali Becomes a Public School Holiday in New York City
Justin Whitaker
27 June 2023
The move marks a major victory for those seeking to celebrate the city’s diversity and in particular its South Asian heritage
Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia Celebrates Vesak in the Spirit of Social Harmony
Craig Lewis
7 June 2023
Marking Indonesia’s celebration of Vesak, the Young Buddhist Association organized events to raise awareness of the universal values of Buddhism.
US Congresswoman Introduces Legislation to Make Diwali a National Holiday
Justin Whitaker
30 May 2023
The bill would establish the first national holiday originating in Asia
Beginner’s Mind: Finding My Path to Liberation
Emmy Austin
18 January 2023
A US college student reflects on their evolving relationship with the Buddhist path
Institute of Buddhist Studies to Become a Member of the Graduate Theological Union
Justin Whitaker
12 August 2021
Move expands the GTU’s reach and interfaith education
Fleeting Light: Exploring the Non-dualistic Essence of All Things with American Artist Miya Ando
Nina Müller
9 March 2020
A descendant of sword-makers finds a new home in…
Acknowledging Anger and Developing Compassion
Breeshia Wade
30 October 2019
Cultivating wisdom in the face of structural violence
Wisdom Mind Network Hosts Historic Black Wisdom Online Summit
Nina Müller
17 September 2019
Dharma insights in today’s racial, social, and political..
Buddhists Reflect on the US Midterm Elections
Justin Whitaker
13 November 2018
The road to political and spiritual change
When the Light Gets In: Muslims and Jews Standing Together (If Only for an Instant)
Vanessa Sasson
12 November 2018
Kinship and compassion in the face of samsara
Union Theological Seminary Hosts Panel on Being “Black and Buddhist in America”
Justin Whitaker
29 October 2018
Engaging in dialogue and embracing diversity
Shaved Heads, Hijabs, and Turbans: The Quest for Sameness in a Multicultural World
Vanessa Sasson
15 October 2018
Recognizing harmony in diversity