A Map of Buddhism in Canada See Also: Map of Buddhism in the U.S. Here is an interactive map of the Buddhist centers and temples in the Canada. Click on the upper left arrow to display the breakdown by tradition. You can toggle on an off the various traditions.  The experience is much better on

Remembering Robert Thurman (2041-2026) All of us here at Shambhala Publications were saddened to hear the news of Robert Thurman’s passing on June 16, 2026. While we did not publish any of Bob’s books, he appears in many of our works and articles including from the archive of Snow Lion newsletters. In Secularizing Buddhism, Roger

A Map of Buddhism in the United States See Also: Map of Buddhism in Canada Here is an interactive map of the Buddhist centers and temples in the U.S. Click on the upper left arrow to display the breakdown by tradition. You can toggle on an off the various traditions.  The experience is much better

View of Drikung Lamayuru Monastery (Wikipedia) Khangsar Tenpa'i Wangchuk The Collected Works Khangsar Tenpa'i Wangchuk (1938–2014) was a monk and tertön of the Nyingma school. A revered master of his own tradition, he was also learned in the rigorous Geluk scholastic curriculum. While imprisoned for twelve years during the Cultural Revolution, he continued his dedicated

Drukpa Kagyu Learn More The Drukpa Kagyu is one of the eight lineages of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism descending from Phagmo Drupa (1110-1170). One of his disciples, Ling Repa, was the teacher of Tsangpa Gyare (1161–1211), considered founder of the Drukpa Kagyu. View of Drikung Lamayuru Monastery (Wikipedia) More Reader Guides: Bhutan, Drikung

Remembering Bob Weir Learn More Photo Credit: Chris Stone https://gratefulphoto.com, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Remembering Grateful Dead Guitarist Bob Weir There has been a deluge of remembrances of Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir, who passed away yesterday, January 10th, 2026. Forgive me for my own indulgence.   It might strike some as

Middle Beyond Extremes The Madhyāntavibhāga Learn More The fourth in a series of articles about the Five Maitreya Texts, a cornerstone in the Mahayana view in the Tibetan tradition. The Middle Beyond Extremes, the Madhyāntavibhāga, is generally the thirdof the texts ennumerated in the list. A Series of Articles on The Five Maitreya Texts Essential

The Five Maitreya Texts Learn More The first in a series of articles about the Five Maitreya Texts, a cornerstone in the Mahayana view in the Tibetan tradition. A Series of Articles on The Five Maitreya Texts Essential Texts in of the Mahayana in the Tibetan Tradition     Overview of the Five Maitreya Texts

Ornament of Clear Realization: The Abhisamayālaṃkāra Learn More The seincd in a series of articles about the Five Maitreya Texts, a cornerstone in the Mahayana view in the Tibetan tradition. The Abhisamayālaṃkāra is generally the first of the texts ennumerated in the list. A Series of Articles on The Five Maitreya Texts Essential Texts in

The Ornament of the Mahayana Sutras The Mahāyānasūtrālaṃkāra Learn More The seincd in a series of articles about the Five Maitreya Texts, a cornerstone in the Mahayana view in the Tibetan tradition. The Abhisamayālaṃkāra is generally the first of the texts ennumerated in the list. A Series of Articles on The Five Maitreya Texts Essential