Following on last week’s gathering among the board of directors of Rinzai-Ji to address allegations of sexual conduct by Joshu Sasaki Roshi.
Remembering Issan Dorsey, founder of Maitri Hospice
On 22nd anniversary of the death of Issan Tommy Dorsey, Adam Tebbe reflects on the life and impact of this compassionate Zen teacher.
Former President Bill Clinton learns to meditate, report says
According to the Daily Mail, former US President Bill Clinton is learning the art of meditation to help relax and improve his health.
Buddhist monk encourages athletes at 2012 London Olympics
At the 2012 London Olympics, Ven. Seelawimala Nayaka Thera of the London Buddhist Vihara is in charge of the spiritual guidance of athletes.
China to build “Tibetan theme park” in Lhasa
Last week the Chinese government revealed plans to build a £3bn Tibetan theme park in the outskirts of Lhasa, garnering many criticisms.
Korean monk biking the Americas on a “Journey of Spirit”
Daeung Sunim – a 42-year-old Korean Buddhist monk is currently biking across the Americas on a journey of self-discovery.
Buddhist “soldier monks” in Thailand’s southern Muslim provinces
Adam Tebbe reports on the ongoing insurgency in Thailand’s southern province, a conflict between the Muslims, the Buddhists and the military.
UN hunger strike for Tibet enters 23rd day; health a concern
Since February 22, three Tibetans have been sitting out in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York on a hunger strike.
Meet the University of Cincinnati’s social worker monk
Adam Tebbe profiles Bhante Aluthgama Chandananda, a monk who is pursuing a master’s degree in social work at the University of Cincinnati.
Michigan prisoners offered opportunity to practice meditation
Adam Tebbe looks at Sokuzan Robert Brown’s SokukoJi Prison Project, offering classes on meditation to prisoners.