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COLLABORATION
We inspire Buddhist organizations to work together to create an enlightened American society.
Capacity Building
CAPACITY BUILDING
We help strengthen the emerging institutions of contemporary American Buddhism.
Meditation
MEDITATION
We support the adoption of contemplative disciplines in a wide range of fields.
Living & Working in the World
LIVING & WORKING IN THE WORLD
We encourage the spread of Buddhist principles in American business and culture.
Women in Buddhism
WOMEN IN BUDDHISM
We believe women’s leadership is the key to an enlightened American society.
Community
COMMUNITY
We foster a sense of shared values among American Buddhists of every tradition.
NEWS
In response to an unprecedented number of grant applications, The Lenz Foundation has made 90 grants and ten donations to diverse lineages and programs for 2026.

Please see the the Grant Policy page for a description of our 2027 grant theme: “Youth in the Dharma“. This page includes a redesigned application form.
Enjoy the upcoming gathering featuring Roshi John Halifax on June 29.
RAMA MEDITATION SOCIETY
Explore Dr. Lenz’s living legacy through a full set of free resources at the Rama Meditation Society
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