New York Buddhist Church

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

Please join our Japantown friends at the National Japanese American Historical Society for the the opening reception of Q***r Japantown on Saturday, June 13, 2026, 2-4pm. 🏳️‍🌈

06/22/2026

Dr. Robert Thurman was greatly respected in both the scholarly and religious Buddhist communities. We extend our deep condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and sangha; and to the Tibetan community to whom he was devoted. Namu Amida Butsu 🙏

Robert A.F. Thurman, renowned Buddhist scholar, activist, teacher, and co-founder of Tibet House US died on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in Woodstock, New York. He was 84. In this profile from our archives, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong shares his story.

06/21/2026

06/09/2026

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06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Join our Eastern District friends at Seabrook Buddhist Temple on July 18 to celebrate Obon in NJ !

Save the date for our Obon Festival on July 18th. You can learn the Obon dances with the Seabrook Minyo Dance Group on Sunday, June 7th at 1pm, Sunday, June 28th at 1pm and Wednesday, July 8th at 6pm. All dance practice will be at the Temple social hall. We hope you will join in the dancing at Obon!

06/07/2026

A unique blend of personal reflection, creative histories, and interview-based nonfiction that vividly imagines the lives of Buddhist women over 2,500 years. Of Mud and Lotuses illuminates the hardships, resilience, and creative ways in which Buddhist women have applied the Dharma to daily life&mdas...