Seeking Buddhist Writer/Editor
After more than a decade of gathering photographs, interviews, and field notes from practitioners across the country, this project is entering a new phase—and I’m looking for a writer-collaborator to help bring the next two books to life.
The first book is already drafted in structure but needs a thoughtful editor to help refine its narrative flow, clarify themes, and shape it into its final form. The second book will be a deeper exploration of Buddhism in the West—an attempt to illuminate both the diversity and the shared spirit of practice across cultures, lineages, and life experiences. It will blend user-contributed micro-stories with professionally photographed portrait essays, creating a mosaic of voices that reflect the complexity and humanity of modern practitioners.
Rather than a single narrative thread, this book will unfold as a tapestry of lived moments: small insights, unexpected turning points, glimpses of practice in everyday life. These micro-stories, paired with visual essays from photographers embedded in their own sanghas, will help reveal the breadth of Buddhism in the modern world—not as an abstract concept, but as a living, breathing community shaped by countless individual journeys.
This second volume aims to become a communal offering, built from many hands and many hearts, honoring both the depth and the diversity of the Buddhist path in contemporary America.
Because this project sits at the intersection of storytelling, documentary work, and Dharma, I’m seeking someone with both writing skill and a lived connection to Buddhist practice.
Prerequisites
• Strong grounding in Buddhism
A deep familiarity with Buddhist concepts, language, and traditions—ideally with personal experience in practice and a nuanced understanding of differences between lineages.
• Experience with long-form writing
Comfort shaping large volumes of raw material—interviews, transcripts, field notes—into coherent narrative arcs.
• Reflective and collaborative temperament
This project unfolds slowly, like practice itself. I’m seeking someone who can work with patience, depth, and genuine curiosity.
• Comfort with modern creative tools
Familiarity with platforms like Google Docs, LivingWriter or Scrivener, Notion, and basic audio/video review tools (e.g., Otter, Descript, or similar). Experience working in digital production environments is a plus.
Compensation
Compensation will be a hybrid model that reflects the long-term nature of the project. This can include:
• direct payment for editing and writing phases
• shared royalties from the published books
The goal is to build a partnership that honors the creative contribution and the heart behind this work.
Invitation
If you feel drawn to the depth, diversity, and honesty of real Buddhist practice—and if the idea of helping shape these stories into two meaningful books resonates—I’d love to explore this collaboration with you.
Social Media Coordinator
🔍 Position Overview
In this role, you’ll help grow and engage our community by:
- Connecting with local sanghas, publications, and media outlets to identify potential collaborators and participants.
- Creating and managing engaging content for social media platforms to share project updates, highlight stories, and foster dialogue.
- Making phone calls and sending personalized outreach emails to nurture relationships and introduce the project to new audiences.
- Coordinating and executing thoughtful email campaigns to keep our growing network informed and inspired.
- Keeping detailed records of outreach activity, follow-ups, and community engagement efforts.
✨ Ideal Candidate
You might be the right person if you:
- Are a warm, clear communicator—both in writing and over the phone.
- Have experience creating content and managing social media accounts (especially Instagram, Facebook, or Substack).
- Are familiar with tools like Mailchimp, Google Sheets, or Canva (or willing to learn).
- Can stay organized and self-directed in a flexible, creative workflow.
- Feel comfortable engaging with Buddhist communities, practitioners, or spiritual organizations from a place of humility and respect.
- Believe in the power of storytelling to build bridges and shift culture.
🌸 Nice-to-Haves
- Familiarity with Buddhist lineages or sangha culture (especially in the U.S.)
- Experience working on grassroots media, documentary, or community-driven projects
- Visual design or light video editing skills (but not required)
📩 How to Apply
If this speaks to you, send a brief note sharing why you’re interested, along with any links to social media accounts you’ve managed or outreach projects you’ve contributed to.
We’re not just building a book—we’re building a living archive of Dharma in America. And I’d love for you to be part of it.
Compensation
Rate: Depend on Experience
If you are passionate about engaging with communities and supporting projects rooted in mindfulness and spirituality, I would love to hear from you!