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Duncan Ryuken Williams and the May We Gather Memorial

Duncan Ryuken Williams and the May We Gather Memorial

by Sangha News editor | Apr 28, 2021 | Arts & Culture, Features

Duncan Williams is a Soto Zen priest and the author of American Sutra, which tells of the internment of Japanese American Buddhists during WWII. He works closely with Tsuru for Solidarity, a nonviolent, direct action project of Japanese American social justice...
Dario Girolami Organizes Buddhist Chaplains in Europe

Dario Girolami Organizes Buddhist Chaplains in Europe

by Sangha News editor | Apr 26, 2021 | Features, Zen Practice

One of the activities that has engaged Dario Girolami, Abbot of Centro Zen l’Arco in Rome, during this year of the pandemic has been developing an organization for Buddhist chaplains in Europe.

How a Zen Priest Contributed to the Oscar-Nominated Film “Soul”

How a Zen Priest Contributed to the Oscar-Nominated Film “Soul”

by Sangha News editor | Apr 19, 2021 | Arts & Culture, Features, News

It is unusual to see the name of a Zen Buddhist teacher in the credits of a Disney/Pixar animated film. Many people have noticed Daijaku Kinst’s name at the end of Soul, a recent release that has been nominated for three Academy Awards.

A Time to Heal: An Interview with Jenée Johnson

A Time to Heal: An Interview with Jenée Johnson

by Sangha News editor | Apr 12, 2021 | Arts & Culture, Features

“You can be authentic, grow yourself, and claim your right to flourish,” says Jenée Johnson, who will be offering A Time to Heal: Insights on the Path to Healing Racialized Trauma, a four-week online class beginning May 6.

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