Tradition, Comparative Disciplines, Practitioner Perspectives

In-depth papers that collectively celebrate difference within Buddhism

Journal of Integral Buddhism began in 2023. It is an annual publication that presents a range of papers given by esteemed scholars, monastics, and practitioners from various backgrounds within the Buddhist traditions and complimentary disciplines such as philosophy, psychology, other religions and the sciences.

Inspired by the teachings of Traleg KyabgonRinpoche IX (1955-2012), a great Kagyu Nyingma Buddhist master in the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism who taught in the West for more than thirty years, the journal seeks to promote areas of enquiry both practical and relevant for contemporary audiences while also retaining the purity of the traditions of Buddhism. Rinpoche saw no contradiction in being a Buddhist practitioner and incorporating for example, the modern scientific point of view. Rinpoche used the term “Integral Buddhism” to emphasize this perspective, suggesting that “all the different aspects of human knowledge, of human pursuits, need to be integrated with one’s personal [spiritual] path” (Integral Buddhism Vol. 1, p. 3). For more information about Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX go TralegRinpoche.org.

For those interested in Buddhism there is often a gap between inaccessible scholarly articles that are difficult to read for even an educated person outside the field of study, and introductory level works geared to the novice. As a result, Rinpoche envisioned a journal relevant to both scholars and practitioners alike, as well as those familiar with and new to Buddhism. Integral Buddhism – A Periodic Review aims to express this vision by creating a kind of ecumenical environment for exchange both across Buddhist traditions and academic disciplines and between scholars and practitioners.