Shasta Abbey
A serene monastery offering profound Zen Buddhist training and community life in the heart of California.
Diamond Way Buddhism
A global network of lay Buddhist centers blending ancient wisdom with modern life.
Greatwoods Zen Community
A serene retreat and mindfulness community nestled in nature, promoting inclusivity and healing.
Shambhala Training
A secular meditation program rooted in Tibetan Buddhism aiming to cultivate an enlightened society.
Sakyong Mipham
A Tibetan Buddhist leader embroiled in scandal, leading a community seeking healing and reform.
Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation
A beacon for Tibetan Buddhism's Dzogchen wisdom, fostering global peace and individual awakening.
S. N. Goenka
A transformative meditation practice rooted in ancient traditions, offering a secular approach to spiritual development.
Soka Gakkai
A global lay Buddhist network advancing peace, culture, and education through personal transformation and social contribution.
Buddha Boy
A spiritual enigma wrapped in controversy, straddling the line between divine asceticism and grave allegations.
Rulaizong
A controversial Taiwanese movement blending Buddhism with direct marketing and lavish controversies.
The New Kadampa Tradition
A global new religious movement offering a modern presentation of Tibetan Buddhism.
Frederick Lenz
An American spiritual leader who blended Eastern mysticism with Western technology, leaving a controversial legacy.
Fuju-fuse
A Nichiren Buddhist sect known for its strict adherence to the principle of "neither receiving nor giving.
Falun Gong
A spiritual practice in the Buddhist tradition, combining meditation and exercises with a philosophy of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance.
Ruwan Prasanna Gunaratne
An individual at the center of a series of tragic events linked to his religious teachings and subsequent suspected suicides by poison.
Guanyin Famen
A controversial spiritual movement combining Mahayana Buddhism with modern practices and facing significant legal challenges.
Aum Shinrikyo
A Japanese doomsday cult responsible for the deadly 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack.