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With the outbreak of World War II, Japanese Americans were incarcerated by the thousands. Out of the crucible of the camps, a uniquely American Buddhism was born.
By Duncan Ryuken Williams
We need a less theological—and more spiritual—defense of religious diversity.
By Rita M. Gross
At the annual events, monks perform cham, choreographed rituals that serve as enlightening visualizations and honor the influential guru who danced them.
By Karen Greenspan
In his new book, Bodhipaksa shares his methods for spotting viral online Buddha quotes that the Buddha definitely never said.
With Eliza Rockefeller and Bodhipaksa
The New Kadampa Tradition is controversial—and growing. Why?
By Judith Hertog
During the Japanese Buddhist holiday Ohigan, a Jodo Shinshu reverend explains the importance of trusting the Buddha’s path to liberation.
By Rev. Earl Ikeda
Theravada is “heretical” and Mahayana is for “devils”—at least that’s how they see each other sometimes. In reality, they go hand-in-hand.
By Gil Fronsdal
Civilization may pretend to be separate, but nature will always reassert itself.
By Alan Watts
As the dharma is made relatable to modern Western culture, do Buddhism's foundational texts risk becoming obsolete?
By Gabriel Lefferts
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