Buddhist translator Scott Wellenbach won more than $650,000 playing poker. He’s giving it all away to charity.
LGBTQ Buddhists: Teachings, Profiles, and Conversations
A collection of teachings from, profiles on, and conversations with LGBTQ folks in Buddhism.
Maryland’s Poet Laureate on How Poetry Slows You Down
“People find out who they are by writing,” says Maryland poet laureate Grace Cavalieri. At 86, Cavalieri tells Haleigh Atwood, she’s still writing.
Meditation app by and for People of Color launches on the app store
Liberate Meditation features a collection of talks and guided meditations from Buddhist teachers of color.
The Only Constant
Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, Lion’s Roar magazine’s Haleigh Atwood looks at the gifts of impermanence.
Buddha statue in Ottawa vandalized for third time
Members of the Buddhist community are fearful the violence could escalate from vandalism to physical threats.
Shrine room at Tsogyelgar Dharma Center destroyed by fire
On April 15, a fire consumed a three-storey renovated barn at Tsogyelgar Dharma Center, destroying the shrine room on the top floor.
19th century British fort could become Buddhist temple
Fort Austin in Plymouth, England, is currently a rundown historic site, but it may soon become a Buddhist temple.
Dharma Realm Buddhist University offers scholarships to students affected by natural disasters
Dharma Realm Buddhist University in Ukiah, California, has announced a needs-based scholarship program for students affected by natural disasters.
New study suggests meditating on emptiness might be better than mindfulness
In a recent study, meditating on emptiness led to a 24 percent decrease in negative emotions.