Lama Surya Das: The Death, Rebirth and Future of Buddhism in the West

Buddhist Geeks Conference: Published on Jun 13, 2014
Does Buddhism have to die to be reborn in the West?

Global Buddhism is just now beginning to experience its encounter with modernity and our diverse and technological modern world. Yet, in this fast-paced era of exponential transformation, as we struggle with mere incremental change and progress, many Buddhist communities are stagnating, falling behind the times, and lagging in terms of adopting modern media and enhanced communication methods. Since the present informs the future, what kind of future are we co-creating now for Buddhism?