Buddhists Join Global Celebrations for the New Year
Justin Whitaker
3 January 2024
Buddhist practitioners around the world celebrated the new year in ways that fit their cultural and religious backgrounds
Beginner’s Mind: Beyond the Stereotype: Challenging the Perception of a Peaceful Religion
Dolores Marcial-Modesto
29 December 2023
A US college student challenges stereotypes and preconceptions about Buddhism, religion, and spirituality
Dalai Lama Inaugurates Four-Day International Sangha Forum in Bodh Gaya, India
Justin Whitaker
28 December 2023
Dalai Lama stresses that developing virtue is essential in our difficult times
From Nichiren to Ikeda: The Soka Gakkai’s Socially Engaged Buddhism
Dipen Barua
27 December 2023
From Nichiren to Daisaku Ikeda, this is the story of one of the largest and most influential lay Buddhist organizations in the world
The Koan of Gaza: Not Turning Away
Maia Duerr
21 December 2023
Acknowledging the complexity of the current war, columnist Maia Duerr invites us to look back at our own minds as we think about and discuss this and similar situations
Fostering Peace through the Won Buddhist Contemplative Practice of Diary Writing
Grace Song
11 December 2023
An exploration of the power of daily journaling to look within and see our thoughts and actions more clearly and empathetically
The Soka Gakkai Holds Memorial Ceremony in Tokyo for Daisaku Ikeda
Craig C Lewis
29 November 2023
The Soka Gakkai held a memorial service in Tokyo on 23 November for the pioneering Buddhist philosopher, educator, author, and peace activist Daisaku Ikeda.
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.
American Buddhists Issue Petition Urging President Biden to Call for a Ceasefire in Gaza
Justin Whitaker
14 November 2023
Nearly 1,500 signatures, including many from prominent Buddhist teachers in the US, call for an immediate ceasefire
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim Gives Keynote Speech at the 65th Ramon Magsaysay Awards
Craig C Lewis
13 November 2023
The 65th Ramon Magsaysay Awards recognized four outstanding individuals and their transformative leadership and social contributions on 11 November.
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
Soka Gakkai Council on Peace Issues Releases “Statement on the Israel-Palestine Situation”
Craig C Lewis
2 November 2023
The Soka Gakkai Council on Peace Issues puts out statement calling for peace and humanitarian aid for civilians caught in the devastating conflict in Gaza.