Buddhist Leader and Zen Teacher Peter Schneider Has Died at 87
Justin Whitaker
9 January 2025
The longtime Soto Zen teacher inspired countless practitioners through his steadfast leadership and compassionate guidance
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Inaugurates New Schools for Vulnerable Communities in the Philippines
Craig Lewis
3 January 2025
The revered Korean Dharma master Ven. Pomnyun Sunim traveled to the Philippines from 12–18 December to officially inaugurate new schools on Mindanao.
Book Review: Composting Our Karma by Barbara Rhodes
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
2 January 2025
Nachaya Campbell-Allen reviews a Korean Buddhist approach to life, living, and spiritual cultivation for modern practitioners
American Soto Zen Priest and Engaged Buddhist Hozan Alan Senauke Has Died, Aged 77
Craig Lewis
23 December 2024
The esteemed socially engaged Buddhist, American Soto Zen priest Hozan Alan Senauke, has died after an extended period of ill health. He was 77 years old.
Online Dharma: Jungto Society Announces 2025 Intake for Jungto Dharma School with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim
Craig Lewis
18 December 2024
Jungto Society, founded by the Korean Dharma master Ven. Pomnyun Sunim, has announced that registration is open for its online Jungto Dharma School.
INEB Conference 2024: Tracing the Roots of Compassion and Equity Through Inclusive Social Engagement
Jungto Society
16 December 2024
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Delivers his keynote address at the 21st Biennial Conference of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB), in Chennai
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim and JTS Volunteers Bring 6 Million Bars of Soap to Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Craig Lewis
9 December 2024
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim, founder of the Buddhist relief organization Join Together Society, led a team to Bangladesh to deliver aid for Rohingya refugees.
Buddhist Mindfulness Versus Secular Mindfulness, Part 2
LAM Yuen Ching, PhD
30 November 2024
Lam Yuen Ching continues her examination of the foundational differences between Buddhist mindfulness practices and their secular counterparts
The Life and Teachings of Christmas Humphreys, Founder of the London Buddhist Society
Victor M. Parachin
25 November 2024
The British juror and barrister who founded one of Britain’s most important Buddhist groups from the 1920s till today
Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia Welcomes Korean Monk Haemin Sunim During Book Tour
Buddhistdoor Global
20 November 2024
The Korean monk and best-selling author Haemin Sunim, recently on a book tour of Indonesia, met the public in Surabaya, Java, on 16 November.
Engaged Buddhism Special Report: Jungto Society Hosts INEB Study Tour in South Korea for Female Monastics and Social Activists
Craig Lewis
18 November 2024
Jungto Society, founded by Ven. Pomnyun Sunim, hosted a study tour for female monastics and activists from the International Network of Engaged Buddhists.
Dharma Drum Mountain and the Legacy of Chan Master Sheng Yen: A Conversation with Ven. Guo Huei
Craig Lewis
15 November 2024
BDG speaks with Ven. Guo Huei about the engaged Buddhist activities of Dharma Drum Mountain, and sustaining the Buddhadharma in a changing world