The Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism promotes the benefits of Zen Buddhism, meditation, yoga and related Buddhist practices in a manner complementary to our modern American society.

Rama, Dr. Frederick Lenz
View American Buddhist Grants that have been awarded by the Lenz Foundation, including sample essays on American Buddhism by Lenz Merit Scholars at Naropa University.

Visit our Storefront offering American Buddhist books, talk CDs, music and videos.

Download Free MP3 Dharma Talks and Zazen Music.

Make a Donation in support of the Lenz Foundation and our grant partners, or in support of a new Rama's materials marketing campaign that will be matched by the Foundation up to $100,000.

Update: We have exceeded the half-way mark of $50,000. So far, $57,326 has been raised for the Rama's materials marketing program - see the details here.

Thank you very much for all the donations !!!

Watch a video that describes the Foundation and its work.
If you are a teacher and intend to distribute products to your students for free, you may be eligible to purchase materials in bulk amounts at up to 45% off regular pricing.  Please review the Teacher Application page for more information.

  Announcements
Zazen Music - Free MP3s of Samurai, Mystery School and Tantra are now available!  Click here to see all the currently available Zazen music.

Rama's Materials Marketing Campaign
This is an exciting new Matching Funds Donation Program to support the marketing of Rama's books, talks, videos and music.

Lenz Foundation Conference / Soul of Money Fundraising Workshop
The 18-Month Soul of Money training for the Lenz Foundation Grantees concluded in September, 2011 with a four-day workshop in Park City, Utah. Please visit the Lenz Community Blog for comments and additional information.

  New Products
Canyons of Light and Cayman Blue DVD "Canyons of Light and Cayman Blue" are two visual and musical pathways to meditation. The beautiful scores were written and played by Zazen. Join Dr. Lenz as he guides us to these special places, and experience pure meditative joy.

Tantric Buddhism Teachings "Tantric Buddhism with Rama" features Rama - Dr. Frederick Lenz in a filmed, multi-faceted presentation of his teachings on Tantric Buddhism for the West. With dramatic photographic backgrounds of the Himalayas, Buddhist stupas and art, Rama guides the viewer through a range of topics, from meditation, reincarnation and enlightenment to living and working in the modern world.