Passing of Shensé Norbu Wangyal Rinpoche Announced
Craig Lewis
9 February 2022
One of the most important Bön masters of the modern era
Parinirvana of Revered Dzogchen Master Kyabje Dodrupchen Rinpoche Announced
Craig Lewis
26 January 2022
The Tashi Choling Center for Buddhist Studies in Oregon has announced that Kyabje Dodrupchen Rinpoche passed into parinirvana on Wednesday morning.
The Cloud Is Not Lost – In Honor of Thích Nhất Hạnh
Dr. Ernest Chi-Hin Ng
24 January 2022
A tribute to the extraordinary and unique contributions of Thầy in the development of engaged and applied buddhism
Plum Village Announces the Passing of the Internationally Beloved Buddhist Teacher Thich Nhat Hanh
Craig Lewis
22 January 2022
The community of Plum Village has announced the death of the internationally beloved teacher and engaged Buddhist Thich Nhat Hanh at the age of 95.
“We Have Lost a Great Man”: Dalai Lama Offers Condolences on the Death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Craig Lewis
28 December 2021
His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Sunday shared a message of condolence on the passing of the revered South African Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights advocate Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Senior Thai Buddhist Monk Ven. Somdet Chuang Dies Aged 96
Craig Lewis
10 December 2021
Former acting Supreme Patriarch of Thailand and abbot of the royal Thai monastery Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen
Socially Engaged Japanese Buddhist Nun Jakucho Setouchi Dies Aged 99
Craig Lewis
15 November 2021
Prominent and outspoken socially engaged Buddhist nun was renowned as a writer, a translator, a feminist, and a peace activist
Supreme Patriarch of Vietnam’s Buddhist Sangha Dies at 105
Craig Lewis
22 October 2021
Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc pays respects and offers condolences
International Buddhist Confederation Director General Shakti Sinha Dies, Aged 64
Craig Lewis
6 October 2021
Prolific scholar and public figure widely mourned
Pioneering Female Buddhist Monastic Ven. Dr. Bhikkhuni Kusuma Dies Aged 92
Craig Lewis
30 August 2021
A leading light and role model for Theravada bhikkhunis around the world
Ven. Wolju, Social Activist and Former Leader of Korea’s Jogye Buddhist Order, Dies at 87
Craig Lewis
26 July 2021
Funeral ceremony and cremation held today at…
Pioneering Scholar of Buddhism and Violence Michael Jerryson Dies Aged 47
Justin Whitaker
13 July 2021
Jerryson is remembered for his kindness and wide academic…