BIPOC Buddhism

BIPOC Buddhism Friends, The excerpt this week is from an article entitled “Forum: BIPOC Buddhism” in the Lion’s Roar Buddhist on-line magazine. (BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color.) La Sarmiento, Loinaz, and Iwata discuss the experiences of BIPOC Buddhist practitioners—the obstacles they face, and the contributions they are making. Moderated and with…

Hinduism in America

Hinduism in America Friends, The excerpt this week is from a blog by Philip Goldberg on the influence of Swami Vivekananda in introducing Hinduism to America, stating that “Countless Americans have been influenced by Swami Vivekananda, even if many don’t know who he is.” “I often compare Swami Vivekananda to Jackie Robinson, the first African-American…