Two Dead After Fire at New York City Buddhist Temple
Justin Whitaker
13 February 2025
The blaze likely started due to a space heater used during recent cold conditions
Diamond Way Buddhist Center Sees Growth in Upstate New York
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
21 January 2025
After local approval, the Tibetan Buddhist retreat center will begin expansion that is expected to take 5 to 15 years
Securing the Future of Buddhist Scholarship: The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies at ACLS
Raymond Lam
13 September 2024
ACLS director of International Programs Dr. Deena Ragavan discusses a long partnership supporting Buddhist Studies scholars
Their Holinesses the Dalai Lama and the Karmapa Share an Emotional Reunion in Zurich
Craig C Lewis
2 September 2024
The Dalai Lama’s recent journey back to India after recovering from surgery in New York was notable for a touching encounter with the 17th Karmapa.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Attends Prayer Ceremony in New York City
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
27 August 2024
The 89-year-old Tibetan Buddhist leader urged an audience of over 17,000 people to cultivate genuine compassion
Dalai Lama Reflects on Life in Exile after Recuperating from Surgery in New York
Craig C Lewis
21 August 2024
The Dalai Lama concluded six weeks of convalescence after undergoing knee surgery in the United States in June, departing for New York City from Syracuse.
Dalai Lama Arrives in New York for Knee Treatment
Justin Whitaker
27 June 2024
The Dalai Lama’s arrival in the United States comes after seven years away and is seen as an opportunity for followers to gain the blessing of seeing him in person
Dharma Sharing: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim to Give In-Person Teachings in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America
Craig C Lewis
5 April 2024
The revered Korean Dharma master and engaged Buddhist activist Ven. Pomnyun Sunim will give an international series of in-person Dharma talks in 2024.
Metropolitan Museum in New York to Return Stolen Buddhist Artifacts to Cambodia and Thailand
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
21 December 2023
Historic artworks, including the head of a Buddha statue, will return to Cambodia and Thailand after it was discovered that they were stolen
Lawsuit Alleges Decades of Sexual Assault at Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in New York
Justin Whitaker
12 December 2023
Palpung Thubten Choling monastery is named in a lawsuit alleging a pattern of sexual assault by its founder, Lama Norlha
Dalai Lama Library and Learning Center Inaugurated in Upstate New York
Craig C Lewis
20 September 2023
Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies held an opening ceremony to inaugurate His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama Library and Learning Center.
Dharma Sharing: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim to Give First In-Person Teachings in Europe and North America since the Pandemic
Craig C Lewis
28 August 2023
The revered Korean Dharma master and social activist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (법륜스님), will undertake his first tour of Europe and the US since the pandemic.