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.
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.
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.
Revered Nyingma Scholar and Teacher Nyichang Khentrül Rinpoche Has Died
Craig C Lewis
26 February 2024
The esteemed senior Tibetan lama Nyichang Khentrül Rinpoche, passed into parinirvana on 14 February in Kyushu, Japan. He was 91 years old.
The Revered Buddhist Scholar and Teacher Tulku Thondup Rinpoche Has Died
Craig C Lewis
2 January 2024
One of the most revered and prolific Tibetan Buddhist teachers of modern times, Tulku Thondup Rinpoche, died in the early hours of 29 December.
Renowned Buddhist Nun and Teacher Ani Zamba Chozom Has Died
Craig C Lewis
27 December 2023
The widely respected Buddhist teacher Ani Zamba Chozom has died after an extended illness. She was 75 years old.
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.
The Revered Buddhist Scholar and Tulku Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche Has Died
Craig C Lewis
9 June 2023
Thrangu Tashi Chöling Monastery in Nepal has announced that the revered tulku Yongdzin Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, died on 4 June.
Revered Buddhist Scholar and FPMT Founder Lama Zopa Rinpoche Has Died
Craig C Lewis
13 April 2023
The revered Gelug master, Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche died in Nepal at 9:30 on Thursday morning.
Parinirvana of the Esteemed Nyingma Lama Dhomang Gyatrul Rinpoche Announced
Craig C Lewis
12 April 2023
The Tashi Choling Center for Buddhist Studies in Oregon has announced that Dhomang Gyatrul Rinpoche died on 8 April.
Legendary Jazz Saxophonist and Nichiren Buddhist Wayne Shorter Dies Aged 89
Craig C Lewis
3 March 2023
The pioneering American jazz musician Wayne Shorter, a longtime practitioner of Nichiren Buddhism, died on Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 89 years old.