Japanese American Buddhist Reaches 110 Years Old
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
23 May 2024
After a difficult childhood, Yoshiko Miwa found refuge in the care of Rev. and Mrs. Issei Matsuura of the Buddhist Churches of America
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim and JTS Korea Support Buddhist Nunneries in Bhutan
Craig C Lewis
22 May 2024
The revered Korean Dharma master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim and JTS Korea have been running a collaborative project to support female monastics in Bhutan.
Revered Senior Lama Ato Rinpoche Has Died in England, Aged 91
Craig C Lewis
20 May 2024
The revered senior lama Ato Rinpoche, the nephew of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, died in Cambridge, England, at 7:45 a.m. on 18 May.
Buddhists Debate Korean “DJ Monk” After Controversy in Malaysia
Justin Whitaker
14 May 2024
The popular DJ, who is not an ordained monastic, has seen widespread praise in many Asian Buddhist communities while drawing censure in others.
Online Dharma: 84000 to Host Saga Dawa Teaching by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche at Deer Park Institute
Craig C Lewis
10 May 2024
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche will host a live-streamed teaching by Rinpoche for the Tibetan month of Saga Dawa.
Khyentse Norbu’s Pig at the Crossing Set for virtual premiere on 11 May
Raymond Lam
8 May 2024
Acclaimed Bhutanese filmmaker’s unconventional approach to new film explores the post-death experience through rich magical realism
Online Dharma: Tergar Announces Live Teaching with Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche: “Mahamudra: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities”
Craig C Lewis
3 May 2024
The Tergar Meditation Community has announced that Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will give a live teaching on “Mahamudra: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities.”
Buddhist Languages Professor Diego Loukota Dies at 38 of Brain Cancer
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
18 April 2024
Loukota was remembered for his “once-in-a-generation” intellect as well as his kindness and collegiality
Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement Founder and Buddhist Leader Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne Has Died in Sri Lanka, Aged 92
Craig C Lewis
17 April 2024
The socially engaged Buddhist leader and founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne died on 16 April at the age of 92.
Online Dharma: Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche to Lead “The Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen” Retreat
Craig C Lewis
15 April 2024
The celebrated Tibetan tulku Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will lead a three day retreat from 3–5 May titled “The Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.”
Santi Asoke Founder Ven. Samana Bhodirak Dies in Thailand Aged 89
Craig C Lewis
12 April 2024
Ven. Samana Bhodirak, founder and spiritual leader of the Santi Asoke Buddhist community in Thailand, has died. He was 89 years old.
Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Brings Aid after Earthquake Rocks Eastern Taiwan
Craig C Lewis
10 April 2024
The Taiwan-headquartered global charity and humanitarian organization Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation responded within minutes to the Taiwan earthquake.