New Report Details Abuse in Shambhala USA Lawsuit in Vermont
Justin Whitaker
15 January 2026
Investigators argue abuse was facilitated by structural and cultural features of the Buddhist organization
Second Woman Accuses Dzogchen Buddhist Teacher in Oregon of Rape
Justin Whitaker
18 July 2024
Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, still listed as an active teacher for a network of Dzogchen Buddhist communities in the United States, has been accused of sexual abuse by a second former student
Tendai Buddhist Priest Accused of Abuse in Japan
Justin Whitaker
30 April 2024
After more than a decade of alleged abuse, a Japanese nun has come forward in hopes of stopping her abuser and supporting other victims
Tibetan Lama Dagri Rinpoche Permanently Removed as FPMT Teacher after Misconduct Probe
Justin Whitaker
17 November 2020
Year-long investigation concludes that Lama Dagri…
Popular American Buddhist Teacher Lama Surya Das Admits to Sexual Relationships with Students
Justin Whitaker
6 August 2020
Recent investigative report details past abuses and…
China’s State Administration for Religious Affairs Confirms Sexual Harassment Accusations against Top Monk
Craig Lewis
23 August 2018
Regulatory body confirms allegations of obscene…
Buddhistdoor View: Abuse Allegations and the Buddhist Dispensation
Buddhistdoor Global
16 August 2018
Taking abuse allegations seriously for the sake of…
China’s Most Senior Buddhist Monk Denies Allegations of Sexual Abuse
Craig Lewis
2 August 2018
Leaked report accuses prominent monastic of…
Report Details Alleged Sexual Assault And Misconduct by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
Anne Wisman
4 July 2018
Allegations are detailed in Buddhist Project…
Shambhala International Announces Steps to Address Sexual Abuse
Justin Whitaker
28 February 2018
Kalapa Council acknowledges “instances…
Listening to Ourselves and Our Teachers
Sister Ocean
21 November 2017
Approaching Buddhism with right understanding