The Journal of Global Buddhism has published a special focus section that grew out of the Heartwood/Northwestern Symposium (Northwestern University, Chicago, USA, October 2024), described by the editors as the first ever academic conference on […]
Controversies, abuse, and cultish tendencies in Buddhist communities
Author: tenpel
Buddhist monk.
Allegations of Sexual and Ethical Misconduct at the First Zen Institute of America
The First Zen Institute of America, one of the oldest Rinzai Zen centres in the United States, is facing serious allegations of long-term sexual and ethical misconduct by its long-serving president, Michael Hotz, together with […]
Yangsi Rinpoche, the FPMT, and the Stafford Case: How Will the Organization Respond This Time?
Two days ago, Willamette Week published two in-depth investigative reports on further abuse allegations within the FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition). What Was Reported? At the center of the story is […]
“World-Class Training” via Email: A Former Devotee of B. Alan Wallace Speaks Out
A lengthy and detailed account has recently been published by Terran Palmer-Angell, who spent 17 years as a full-time practitioner under B. Alan Wallace — one of the most prominent Western translators and teachers of […]
Researchers Need Your Input: A New Tool to Assess Religious and Spiritual Trauma
A graduate researcher at the University of Illinois Springfield is developing the first standardized assessment tool for religious and spiritual trauma — and is looking for participants to help validate it. The Multidimensional Religious and […]
My Experience of Going Public: Surviving Spiritual Abuse in Plum Village
GUEST POST BY JAM Ae few weeks ago, I sent Plum Village (PV) centres around the world the results of my open letter: an appeal for better safeguarding measures. Finally, I have taken what may […]