Noel Alumit

Noel Alumit

Noel Alumit is an Associate Editor at Lion’s Roar. He has a Master of Divinity in Buddhist Chaplaincy from the University of the West, where he is also an Adjunct Professor. He facilitates meditation workshops for LA Artcore and Meditation Coalition. Noel is also an actor and bestselling author. His film and TV credits include Beverly Hills, 90210, The Young and the Restless, and Red Surf.

Recent Articles

Celebrating Asian American Buddhists

Noel Alumit introduces the November 2024 issue of <em>Lion's Roar</em>, which celebrates Buddhists of Asian descent.

Dharma Realm Buddhist University’s graduating class of 2022 throw their caps in the air.

Choosing a Dharma Life at Dharma Realm Buddhist University

At DRBU, students explore the world’s wisdom traditions and uncover the wisdom within themselves. The goal, reports Noel Alumit, is educating the whole person.

The Truth about Acting

Three Asian American Buddhist actors on the joys, pains, and changes in Hollywood.

Reuniting Buddha’s Head and Body

Noel Alumit profiles the Cambodian American artist Phung Huynh who’s repairing Buddhist statues — and, in the process, connecting to her own heart.

I Vow to Save Everyone?

Noel Alumit reflects on the daunting commitment of the bodhisattva vows, and how his ordination bolstered his relationship with his mother and culture.

Anything Can Be Practice

Associate Editor Noel Alumit introduces the March 2024 issue.