Mind Our Democracy, a new civic engagement organization is encouraging people to vote in the midterm elections.
Dr. Paula Arai to join Institute of Buddhist Studies faculty as first Eshinni and Kakushinni Professor of Women and Buddhist Studies
Dr. Paula Arai will join the IBS faculty in January 2023 as the first Eshinni and Kakushinni Professor of Women and Buddhist Studies.
Mindfulness initiatives work to help Ukrainians cope with trauma and stress of war
These three initiatives are working to help Ukrainians find solace through mindfulness-based interventions.
Historic ceremony sees ordination of 144 female monastics in Bhutan
The historic ceremony represents a celebratory moment for the future generations of the Tibetan lineage of bhikshunis.
Zen Priest and Author Ruth Ozeki wins Women’s Prize for Fiction for latest novel
Ozeki wins the Women’s Prize for Fiction for her fourth book, The Book of Form and Emptiness.
Rubin Museum launches three-part “Project Himalayan Art” to broaden how Asian art is taught
“Project Himalayan Art” will create accessible resources for students, teachers, and the public to learn about art from the Himalayan region.
“A Cloud Never Dies” biographical documentary of Thich Nhat Hanh premieres
The new documentary tells Thich Nhat Hanh’s life story using original photographic and film archives.
Rubin Museum debuts new exhibit, “Healing Practices: Stories from Himalayan Americans”
The new exhibition highlights “how Tibetan Buddhist art practices serve as roadmaps to well-being in times of crisis.”
International Women’s Meditation Center Foundation to present “Outstanding Women in Buddhism” awards on March 8
One of this year’s award recipients is Lion’s Roar Associate Editor and co-editor of “Black and Buddhist,” Pamela Ayo Yetunde.
Richard Blum, founder of the American Himalayan Foundation, dies at 86
The philanthropist and husband of US Sen. Dianne Feinstein died at home Sunday after a long battle with cancer.