Book Review: Hakuin’s Song of Zazen
Zen teacher Yamada Mumon Rōshi’s series of essays on Hakuin’s poem receives a rich and faithful English translation
Zen teacher Yamada Mumon Rōshi’s series of essays on Hakuin’s poem receives a rich and faithful English translation
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
Most people with even some tangential knowledge of Buddhism have heard about the concept of “nirvāṇa.” But what is its significance for the pilgrims after weeks of solitary hiking ready to rejoin the society?
Prof. Gereon Kopf continues his Shikoku pilgrimage in Japan, examining themes of awakening, loss, and connection
Alleged vandalism has prompted greater diligence from Buddhist temple staff as global tourism rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic
Exploring the modern stewardship of an ancient Japanese cultural legacy
It took over 40 years for the US Congress to acknowledge the failings of the government and the harm caused to countless Japanese-American families
Exploring the legacy and impact of an early Western student of Japanese culture and Buddhism
The Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple has served generations of Shin Buddhists on Hawai‘i’s big island
Zen and the art of capturing the fleeting nature of life
The businessman turned Buddhist priest led a life based on a philosophy of humanism and generous leadership
Exploring Buddhist philosophy through the varied ways that practitioners in Japan navigate death and conversations with insentient beings