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The Berkeley Zen Center abbot and prolific author passed peacefully stemming from complications of a cardiac arrest he suffered in 2023.

Engaged Buddhism Has Lost One of Its Preeminent Leaders
Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne, founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement in Sri Lanka, has died.

Tulku Thondup, the Widely Admired Nyingma Scholar and Teacher, Has Died
He was among the last of the masters in the West trained by the great lineage holders of Tibet.

On the Occasion of Bhante G’s 96th Birthday
A writer and longtime friend of the Theravada monk provides an overview of his life and previews his upcoming book.

Daisaku Ikeda, President of Soka Gakkai International, Dies at 95
The Japanese Buddhist philosopher, author, and nuclear disarmament advocate died of natural causes on November 15.

Wes Nisker, a Buddhist, Broadcaster, and Author, Has Died
The counterculture figure known as “Scoop” was a beloved teacher and a co-founder of Inquiring Mind

Inside the 18th International Sakyadhita Conference
An unexpected feature underscored the care that went into this annual event, this year drawing 3,000 women.

In Remembrance: Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche (1933-2023)
The Tibetan scholar, one of the highest lamas in the Karma Kagyu tradition, passed away on June 4.

Tina Turner, ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ and Nichiren Buddhist, Has Died
Legendary soul singer Tina Turner, known for her electrifying live performances, died in her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland, on Wednesday, May 24. She was 83 years old. “With her, the world loses a music legend and…

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