Buddhist teacher Joshu Sasaki Roshi, a leading figure in Zen Buddhism in America whose legacy was later complicated by allegations of sexual abuse, has died.

Joshu Sasaki Roshi, shown in 2012, when he was 105 and celebrating his 50th anniversary at Rinzai-ji Zen Center in Los Angeles. (Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times) ...

He was a Jew from Brooklyn named Bernie who became of world’s most influential – and controversial – Buddhist Zen masters.

Jakusho Kwong-roshi, founder and former abbot of Sonoma Mountain Zen Center, in his home near the center on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (Robbi Pengelly/Index-Tribune) ...

Joshu Sasaki Roshi dies at 107; monk brought strict form of Zen Buddhism to U.S. Over the years, Joshu Sasaki Roshi developed a network of about 30 affiliated Zen centers throughout the U.S.

Seido Suzuki Roshi, an abbott of Toshoji Monastery, brings an "Infusion of Zen" exhibit to the former Fifth Element record store.

Eido Roshi knowingly takes advantage of girls in [a] mentally unstable condition and with emotional vulnerability who come to him seeking spiritual help and guidance.

After years of listening to and giving dharma talks relating to Buddhist philosophy, David Wuchina, of Connoquenessing, ...