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
Buddhistdoor View: From Scandal to Reform, When Buddhism Reaches a Turning Point
Buddhistdoor Global
19 July 2025
As Thai Buddhism reels from misconduct scandals, history offers perspective from Sri Lanka’s late 19th-century reform movement
Thai Authorities Arrest Woman Accused of Extorting Senior Monks in Widening Scandal
Justin Whitaker
17 July 2025
The Thai government has called for increased financial oversight of temples after a major scandal involving sex and extortion amongst Buddhist monastics
South Korean Court Awards Damages to Woman in Sexual Harassment Case Involving Buddhist Monk
Justin Whitaker
26 June 2025
The move marks an important advancement toward justice for survivors of religious abuse in Korea
Nepalese Figure Known as “Buddha Boy” Jailed for Sexual Assault
Justin Whitaker
9 July 2024
Ram Bahadur Bamjan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail and may face further charges related to the disappearance of some of his followers
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
Dzogchen Buddhist Teacher and Center in Oregon Sued Over Rape Allegation
Justin Whitaker
27 April 2023
Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, or Choga, of the Dzogchen Retreat Center in Oregon has been accused of sexual battery by a former student
Buddhist Leaders and Communities Around the World Protest Misrepresentations of the Dalai Lama
Craig Lewis
19 April 2023
In the wake of social media outrage over footage showing the Dalai Lama hug and kiss an Indian student, Buddhist leaders have protested against what they describe as a misrepresentation of an innocent interaction.
Dalai Lama Apologizes for Inappropriate Conduct with Young Boy
Justin Whitaker
11 April 2023
While some have pointed to the Tibetan tradition of greeting others with one’s tongue outstretched, a Delhi-based child’s rights group said that cultural expressions like this are not acceptable
Healing Our Sanghas: New Website Seeks Discussion of Karmapa Abuse Allegations
Justin Whitaker
2 November 2022
A new website, created by practitioners with support from prominent Buddhist studies scholars, seeks to break the silence around allegations of abuse by the Karmapa
Colorado’s Drala Mountain Center (Formerly Shambhala Mountain Center) Files for Bankruptcy
Justin Whitaker
3 March 2022
Shambhala Mountain Center takes on new name and files for bankruptcy protection as it seeks new start after misconduct scandal and other difficulties
Canadian Yoga Teacher Accuses Shambhala of Seeking to Evict Him for Speaking Out Against its Leader
Nina Müller
24 August 2021
Tibetan Buddhist group continues to see fallout from sexual abuse allegations