Shangpa Karmaling has had three suspected arson attempts in one month — the last of which destroyed the center’s main building.
Fire destroys main building at Buddhist monastery in France
The cause of the fire at Shangpa Karma Ling has not yet been determined, but a police investigation is ongoing.
Brooklyn Zen Center holds ceremony to mark succession of guiding teachers

On December 2, Teah Strozer stepped down as the guiding teacher at Brooklyn Zen Center, to be succeeded by Greg Snyder and Laura O’Laughlin.
US says violence in Myanmar constitutes ethnic cleansing
More than 620,000 Rohingya have fled to neighboring Bangladesh to seek refuge from anti-Muslim violence.
Puerto Rico Zen Center seeks help rebuilding after Hurricane Maria
Puerto Rico Zen Center has launched a GoFundMe campaign after all of the center’s building were damaged by Hurricane Maria.
Buddhist researchers find that religious chanting reduces stress
Buddhist researchers from the University of Hong Kong have published findings that suggest religious chanting can reduce stress.
How Buddhists Helped ICAN Win the Nobel Peace Prize

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, partnered with Soka Gakkai International, was recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Smithsonian Opens “Encountering the Buddha,” an Exhibition of Buddhist Art and Practice
The new exhibit at the Smithsonian’s Sackler Gallery will introduce you to Buddhist art and practice in its myriad forms from across history.
California wildfires threaten Buddhist centers and monasteries
Sonoma Mountain Zen Center and Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery were both threatened by the wildfires, but now seem to be safe from major harm.
Zen-informed musician Tyshawn Sorey wins $625,000 “Genius Grant”

“It’s the biggest honor I’ve ever received in my life,” Sorey told the Hartford Courant. “I’m still processing it.”