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Tulku Khyongla Rato Rinpoche, Noted Tibetan Buddhist Scholar, Ex-monk, and Founder of The Tibet Center in New York City, Died at 98

Unassuming, he was the learned and revered teacher of Richard Gere, Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys, Joseph Campbell, and many others

By Joan Duncan Oliver

Jun 07, 2022

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Dr. Herbert Benson, Who Brought Meditation to the Medical Mainstream, Dies at 86

The mind-body maven was the first Western medical professional granted permission to scientifically study the advanced practices of Tibetan Buddhist monks.

By Tricycle

Feb 24, 2022

Obituaries

Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Zen Master, Dies at 95

The beloved teacher and civil rights activist was a pioneer of engaged Buddhism who popularized mindfulness around the world.

By Joan Duncan Oliver

Jan 21, 2022

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The Private Side of Thomas Cleary

The translator saw himself as a spy sneaking ideas across the mind’s borders

By Daniel Burke

Aug 10, 2021

Obituaries

In Remembrance: Thomas Cleary (1949-2021)

The prolific translator of Buddhist and Asian texts died on June 20, 2021.

By Philip Ryan

Jun 29, 2021

Obituaries

In Memory: The Remarkable Life of Alvin Sykes

Alvin Sykes was epileptic, sexually abused, and a high-school dropout. He became one of the country’s most effective civil rights advocates.

By Daniel Burke

May 20, 2021

Obituaries

Remembering Sojun Mel Weitsman

The founder of the Berkeley Zen Center has died. He was 91 years old.

By Alan Senauke

Jan 09, 2021

Obituaries

The Life of Yvonne Rand

Two Zen teachers remember the late Soto Zen priest.

By Jisho Warner and Wendy Johnson

Oct 16, 2020

Obituaries

Steven D. Goodman, Translator of Tibetan Buddhism for the West, Has Died

The author, professor, and translator of Tibetan Buddhist works died on August 3.

By Gaetano Kazuo Maida

Aug 07, 2020

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Tulku Khyongla Rato Rinpoche, Noted Tibetan Buddhist Scholar, Ex-monk, and Founder of The Tibet Center in New York City, Died at 98

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