Buddhist Temple in Texas Attacked with Firebomb
Justin Whitaker
9 November 2023
A man was seen on security footage throwing a Molotov cocktail through the window of Huyen Trang Temple, sparking an arson investigation
Buddhist Temples in North Texas and Tennessee Targeted by Thieves
Justin Whitaker
8 December 2022
Buddhist temples in the southern US have been targeted by thieves in what may be a coordinated attack
Disagreement Over Swastika Placement Leads to Closure of California Summer Camp
Justin Whitaker
21 June 2022
A symbol of peace, installed by a campaigner for social justice nearly 100 years ago, has ignited uproar over racial equity in California
Buddhistdoor View: Lessons Learned (or Not) from 9/11
Buddhistdoor Global
18 September 2021
Buddhist reflections on ending the cycle of violence in the world
For the Ancestors and for Peace: A Conversation with the Organizers of “May We Gather”
Harsha Menon, MA, MFA
2 July 2021
Transforming tragedy into solidarity through a communal memorial ceremony
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…
Rev. Marvin Harada, Bishop of Buddhist Churches of America, Reflects on the Rise of Asian Hate Crimes
Justin Whitaker
25 March 2021
His statement echoes growing concern over racist hate and..
Buddhistdoor View: Beyond Boundaries, Beyond Fear – Responding to a Rise in Hate
Buddhistdoor Global
20 March 2021
Together we must condemn violence and reach out in…
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…