The prolific Zen teacher Bernie Glassman died Sunday morning in Massachusetts. A number of Buddhist teachers have taken to social media to share their appreciation for and memories of Glassman, a vibrant character who had a significant influence on American dharma.
Bernie Glassman, pioneer of American Zen, dies at 79
The Zen master, spaceship engineer, social entrepreneur, interfaith activist, and clown devoted his life to “penetrating mysteries” and immersing himself in the unknown.
Thich Nhat Hanh to spend the rest of his life at Vietnamese temple where he was ordained
Thich Nhat Hanh in Vietnam in October.On October 26, Thich Nhat Hanh traveled back to his homeland to spend the remainder of his life at the pagoda where he was ordained.
Details of allegations against Noah Levine reported after leak of internal report
Noah Levine. Photo by Jakob Lagerstedt.Jezebel on Wednesday published details of what it says is the 44-page report of the third-party investigation commissioned by the Against the Stream Buddhist organization into allegations against its founder, Noah Levine.
Konjin Gaelyn Godwin appointed new director of Soto Zen Buddhism International Center
Konjin Gaelyn Godwin Roshi has been appointed the director of the Soto Zen Buddhism International Center — the first Westerner and first woman to hold the role. Tenku Ruff explains the importance of the appointment.
The Life of Thich Nhat Hanh
Zen master, peace activist, teacher of mindful living — Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most important spiritual leaders of our time. Lindsay Kyte tells the story of what is perhaps his greatest teaching — his courageous life.
The Town of Peace and Kindness
When hundreds of Taiwanese Buddhist monastics moved to a small farming town in Canada, they learned they had more in common with the locals than anyone expected.
Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, leader of the International Dzogchen Community, dies at 79
Norbu was a Tibetan master of Dzogchen and taught extensively around the world.
Pema Chödrön apologizes for dismissing allegation of sexual assault from young woman
Pema Chödrön. Photo by Liza Matthews.On Saturday, famed Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön released a statement responding to an allegation that she once dismissed a woman’s report that she was raped by a Shambhala Center director.
New York Zendo Shobo-ji celebrates 50th anniversary
Photo via New York Zendo Shobo-ji.New York Zendo Shobo-ji (NYZ), one of the first Zen Buddhist temples established in the West, will mark its 50th anniversary with a three-day celebration this weekend, September 14 to 16.