Buddhist Chaplaincy Evolves in Japan
Shingon priest Reverend Nathan Jishin Michon studies the relatively new field with an eye to enriching the profession in the West.
Buddhist Chaplaincy
From the Archive: Q & A with U.S. Military’s First Buddhist Chaplain
Revisiting an interview from 2011 with Lt. Jeanette Shin, an ordained priest in the Nishi Hongwanji branch of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.
How a Phone Call Brought Nina Thompson to Hospice Chaplaincy
The interfaith hospice chaplain and Zen practitioner says her life changed after a friend asked her to manage his death.
A French Buddhist Nun Finds Joy Serving as a Chaplain in the Prison System
Lama Droupgyu Wangmo has received a National Medal of Honor for her work developing the Buddhist prison chaplain network in France.
Navy Chaplain Ajahn Aroon Seeda Relieves Suffering One Breath at a Time
The former monk now shares the practice of mindfulness in his work as a chaplain in the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the US Navy Reserve
Dr. Cathy L. Campbell Wants Learning Spaces Where Spirituality Is Welcome
The associate professor of nursing believes her chaplaincy training will help her help students and faculty in the classroom and beyond.
Why Neurobiologist-Turned-Chaplain Michelle Jissan Nicolle Has “Aha” Moments Every Day
A former professor and researcher brings professional experience and Zen training together in her new career.
5 Ways Buddhist Chaplains Provide Care and Make Meaning from Suffering
In honor of Spiritual Care Week, here’s a selection from Tricycle’s archives on the people who contribute to this growing field.
How a Zen Practitioner and Chaplain Thinks about the Conflict Between No-self and Psychoanalysis
For Howard Ruan, the key point comes down to aspiration.
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