Eliminating Suffering Through Buddhist Practice
Jungto Society
13 March 2025
A Dharma teaching from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim on the path eliminating ignorance through Buddhist practice
A Sangha for Peace and Inclusivity: Intersectionality in Gender Work in Japan
Jonathan Watts
1 August 2024
Jonathan Watts delves into the evolving landscape of gender equality and social engagement through the lens of Japanese Buddhism
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.
The Soka Gakkai Holds Memorial Ceremony in Tokyo for Daisaku Ikeda
Craig C Lewis
29 November 2023
The Soka Gakkai held a memorial service in Tokyo on 23 November for the pioneering Buddhist philosopher, educator, author, and peace activist Daisaku Ikeda.
Socially Engaged Buddhist and Soka Gakkai Leader Daisaku Ikeda Dies Aged 95
Craig C Lewis
20 November 2023
The pioneering Buddhist philosopher, educator, author, and peace activist Daisaku Ikeda died at his home on 15 November. He was 95 years old.
Soka Gakkai Council on Peace Issues Releases “Statement on the Israel-Palestine Situation”
Craig C Lewis
2 November 2023
The Soka Gakkai Council on Peace Issues puts out statement calling for peace and humanitarian aid for civilians caught in the devastating conflict in Gaza.
Indian Social Activist Rajagopal P. V. Selected for the 40th Niwano Peace Prize
Craig C Lewis
17 February 2023
The Niwano Peace Foundation has announced that the Indian social activist Rajagopal P. V. will be the recipient of the 40th Niwano Peace Prize.
Are the Sustainable Development Goals Today’s “Opium of the Masses?” An Interview with Prof. Kohei Saito
International Network of Engaged Buddhists
15 December 2022
The philosophy of Buddhist economics and the path to a sustainable civilization
From Alena to Yushu, Part 2: Mountain Training
Alena Eckelmann
1 December 2022
Learning the ways of a mountain ascetic in Japan
Engaged Buddhism: INEB to Join World Day of Prayer and Action for Children 2022 Symposium in Rome
Craig C Lewis
16 November 2022
The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) will speak at an interfaith gathering being held in Rome on Thursday and Friday for the World Day
From Alena to Yushu, Part 1: How I Found My Way to Shugendo
Alena Eckelmann
15 August 2022
Alena describes her path into Shugendo and her training and experiences as a Shugendo practitioner
Buddhist Monks Lead Japanese Fire-walking Festival
Justin Whitaker
16 March 2021
Event offers participants an opportunity to pray for health…