“Homeless” Kodo Sawaki: From Brothel Worker to Buddhist Monk
Victor M. Parachin
31 January 2024
Exploring the life, teachings, and sayings of one of the important and insightful 20th century Zen masters in Japan
The Real Meaning of Recovery: Fukushima Citizens Raise Voices about Their Ongoing Pain While Building Their Own New Society
Jonathan Watts
18 January 2024
Engaged Buddhists lead a study tour of Fukushima with international journalists
Rev. Dr. Seigen Yamaoka, Former Bishop of BCA, has Died
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
16 January 2024
Former bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America is remembered for his contributions to Buddhist practice as well as his visionary work at the Institute of Buddhist Studies
From Nichiren to Ikeda: The Soka Gakkai’s Socially Engaged Buddhism
Dipen Barua
27 December 2023
From Nichiren to Daisaku Ikeda, this is the story of one of the largest and most influential lay Buddhist organizations in the world
A Pure Land on the Rhine: Rev. Marc Nottellmann and the Eko House
Pearl Delores Smith Farmer
22 December 2023
Rev. Marc Nottellmann of Eko House in Düsseldorf speaks with BDG at the 20th European Shin Buddhist Conference
Engaged Buddhism: The Soka Gakkai International Calls for Youth Engagement in Climate Policy at COP28
Craig Lewis
15 December 2023
The Soka Gakkai International, which participated in COP28 in Dubai, has called for the inclusion of global youth in climate crisis policy processes.
Buddhist Priest in Japan Combines Buddhist and Christian Iconography in New Art Piece
Justin Whitaker
14 December 2023
Buddhist priest worked with a Catholic painter to create a unique piece of art in the hopes of bridging divides between religions
The Soka Gakkai Holds Memorial Ceremony in Tokyo for Daisaku Ikeda
Craig Lewis
29 November 2023
The Soka Gakkai held a memorial service in Tokyo on 23 November for the pioneering Buddhist philosopher, educator, author, and peace activist Daisaku Ikeda.
What is Violence? Self-immolation in Japanese Buddhism
Gereon Kopf
22 November 2023
Digging into the question of harm and violence given a deep philosophical understanding of Buddhist concepts
Socially Engaged Buddhist and Soka Gakkai Leader Daisaku Ikeda Dies Aged 95
Craig Lewis
20 November 2023
The pioneering Buddhist philosopher, educator, author, and peace activist Daisaku Ikeda died at his home on 15 November. He was 95 years old.
Sangha Luso-Hispana Jinen-kô: An Online Shin Buddhist Community
Pearl Delores Smith Farmer
13 November 2023
An online sangha brings the Jodo Shinshu tradition to a Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking audience with Dharma talks, rituals, and connection
Soka Gakkai Council on Peace Issues Releases “Statement on the Israel-Palestine Situation”
Craig Lewis
2 November 2023
The Soka Gakkai Council on Peace Issues puts out statement calling for peace and humanitarian aid for civilians caught in the devastating conflict in Gaza.