WHO WE ARE
The Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism seeks to inspire the emergence of an enlightened American society that reflects the universal Buddhist values of wisdom, compassion, mindfulness, and meditation.
OUR WORK
Building American Buddhism
The Foundation provides grants, program-related investments, education and training and other programs to grow and strengthen American Buddhist institutions.
OUR GRANTEES
Creating an Enlightened America
The Foundation funds nonprofit organizations that are reshaping their fields by applying and disseminating transformative Buddhist principles and practices.
OUR FOUNDER
A Pioneer in American Buddhism
Rama – Dr. Frederick Lenz dedicated his life to transmitting the essence of traditional Buddhism in a fashion that was uniquely suited to contemporary American society and culture.
A Living Legacy
BOOKS
These contain the core of Dr. Lenz’s teachings.
RAMA MEDITATION SOCIETY
Explore Dr. Lenz’s living legacy through his works at the Rama Meditation Society
NEWS
The Dharma in the New Normal
It’s hard to say what the future holds for Buddhism in the United States. But the nonprofit Frederick …
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