stablished in 2016, Dharma Tree is part of The International Buddhist Conference non-profit organization that aims at bringing together diversity to create equanimity. Like a seed that needs the elements and the right circumstances to flourish into a fruit tree and provide nutrition and support for animals and beings, likewise, Dharma Tree aspires to be the shade tree that helps protect beings from the harsh elements and provide protection and comfort in times of chaos.

Dharma Tree’s mission is to create a community of aspiring bodhisattvas to contribute to the development and continuation of Buddhism in the 21st century by creating quality content that is meaningful, well-researched, relatable and helpful for everyone on the Path toward enlightenment. Dharma Tree is unaffiliated with any one sect or tradition of Buddhism.

By remaining unaffiliated with any particular teacher, tradition or lineage, Dharma Tree provides a unique and codependent public forum for exploring Buddhism, establishing a dialogue between Buddhism and the broader culture, and introducing Buddhist thinking to the West.

Dharma Tree does not function independently. It requires the support and effort of the readers, contributors and supporters in order to continue providing quality Buddhist education for the benefit of all. At the core of Dharma Tree’s roots (mission) is to liberate all beings from pain and suffering.

Write for us!

Dharma Tree is run by contributors like yourself, so it's important for us to provide our readers with quality and researched content to help them advance and walk the Path of the dharma.

So if you're interested in writing with us, please fill out the application below. Click here to read our guidelines for writing and submitting content to Dharma Tree before you apply.

Requirements:

Dharma Tree is always welcoming new contributors to share their knowledge and experience with the world. Because Dharma Tree wants to be less of a "blog" and more of a "scholarly journal," our contributors must meet some basic requirements to be accepted as contributors. Below are just a few requirements we ask that you meet before applying as a Dharma Tree Contributor.

• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Must be a practicing Buddhist for at least 2 years.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in fluent English.
• Must be able to write and submit work in proper English grammar (this means no "text talk" and shorthand words).
• Must be willing to occasionally step out of their comfort zone to write pieces that are challenging and unique.
• Must be willing to spend at least 1-3 hours a week researching and writing new content.
• Must be willing to accept advice, commentary, and critique from Dharma Tree editors.
• Must submit at least one article a month to stay as an active contributor.