The Future of American Buddhism

Panel discussion in NYC with Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Roshi Enkyo O’Hara, Shastri Ethan Nichtern and Mitra Mark Power. If Buddhist teachings such as mindfulness meditation are to inform, and transform,  the larger culture, what are our next steps?

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American Buddhism & Psychotherapy: Building an Intimate Partnership

If one of the goals of Rebel Buddha is to have a true merging of ancient wisdom with the modern world, how can we not talk about psychotherapy? How can American dharma students learn from American psychotherapists to create healthy and sustainable communities?

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Getting It Right

We created rebelbuddha.com to spark a lively, unstuffy interchange about Buddhist teachings, the questions they raise and the creative expression they ignite. To build a true and open community, we need your help.

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