Planting Life
Maia Duerr
29 July 2026
At Upaya Zen Center, planting, prayer, and Indigenous wisdom come together in a living practice of care for the Earth
Empowering Peace in Healthcare Decisions: A Buddhist Chaplain’s Insights for Planning Ahead
Ngawang Pema
4 September 2025
A examination of a planned approach to mindful and compassionate end-of-life care
Buddhist Teacher and Environmental Activist Joanna Macy Has Died, Aged 96
Craig Lewis
21 July 2025
The widely respected American Buddhist teacher and environmental activist Joanna Macy, PhD, has died peacefully at her home in Berkeley, California.
Jogye Order Prepares to Show the “True Face of Buddhism” at International Seon Meditation Convention in Seoul
Craig Lewis
14 August 2024
The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism has announced that it will host the 2024 International Seon Meditation Convention in September.
Dharma Guideposts
Maia Duerr
21 August 2023
Introducing contributor Maia Duerr and her new column Dharma Compass, with an exploration of her background in Buddhism and Zen
In a Moment, in a Breath: 55 Zen Meditations from Roshi Joan Halifax
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
5 July 2023
Reviewing a new deck of meditation cards from a revered Zen teacher
Prayers for Peace: Spiritual Leaders and Communities Respond to the Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
Craig Lewis
25 February 2022
The rapid incursion into Ukraine by Russia’s military forces has shocked the world. At the time of writing, on day two of Russian President Vladimir
Not Knowing
Ratnadevi
23 February 2022
A meditation on the Buddhist practice of not knowing or “don’t know mind” and its relevance in our busy and chaotic world
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Other Buddhist Leaders Answer “The Call to Unite”
Justin Whitaker
5 May 2020
Tibetan spiritual leader urges us to see COVID-19 as a…
The Dalai Lama – Scientist to Premiere at 76th Venice International Film Festival
Craig Lewis
2 August 2019
New documentary explores the Dalai Lama’s personal…
For the Times They Are a-Changin’: Sakyadhita and the Radicalism We Need to Save the World
Ayya Yeshe
30 July 2019
Praising progress for women and seeking yet more
Tibet House US Celebrates Buddhism and Tibetan Culture at 32nd Annual Benefit Concert
Justin Whitaker
18 February 2019
Guests and performers included Stephen…