Buddhist Temple in Florida Targeted for Arson and Burglary
Justin Whitaker
7 May 2026
Local and international supporters have offered assistance as the Wat Navaram Buddhist community begins repairs
Buddhist Temples in Houston, Texas, Report Burglaries
Justin Whitaker
5 March 2024
A number of recent thefts and suspicious behavior at Buddhist temples has left many community members on edge, unsure if they are being targeted
Historic Japanese Temple Allegedly Vandalized by Canadian Teen
Justin Whitaker
18 July 2023
Alleged vandalism has prompted greater diligence from Buddhist temple staff as global tourism rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic
UPDATE: Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles to Rebuild after Vandalism, Fundraising Effort
Justin Whitaker
1 April 2021
Temple leaders stress need to maintain a welcoming…
Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles Vandalized amid Rise in Hate Crimes
Justin Whitaker
2 March 2021
LA’s oldest Japanese Buddhist temple sustained only minor…
Six Buddhist Temples Vandalized Near Los Angeles Investigated as Hate Crimes
Justin Whitaker
1 December 2020
Incidents add to a sharp rise in hate crimes against Asian…
Buddhist Temple Vandalized in Arkansas Seeks Funds to Replace Destroyed Buddhas
Justin Whitaker
9 April 2020
Hammer-wielding man quotes the Bible after destroying…
Montreal Police Investigate Desecration of Buddhist Sites and Temples as Potential Hate Crimes
Nina Müller
9 March 2020
Temple vandalizations may be related to fears over the…
CyArk and Google’s Digital Database Enables VR Exploration of At-risk Heritage Sites
Anne Wisman
25 April 2018
Database part of an initiative to digitally…