Interview
A scholar reimagines the first Buddhist women’s request for ordination
The Reality of Things
Author Amitava Kumar and Ann Tashi Slater discuss bearing witness, whether near or far, and art’s inherent value as a place of shared mourning.
Finding Happiness by No Longer Looking for It
How we can let go of superficial notions of happiness and instead relax into the present moment
In Conversation with Shrihari Sathe, the Curator of Tricycle’s Buddhist Film Festival
The filmmaker and producer talks connective threads, diverse perspectives, and what it means for a film to have an independent spirit.
Talking ‘Tukdam’ with Documentary Filmmaker Donagh Coleman
Tricycle chats with the director ahead of the film’s screening at the 2024 Buddhist Film Festival
Trauma-Informed Mindfulness through a Neuroscience Lens
A psychotherapist and Plum Village teacher on using Buddhist practice to find a balance between safety and transcendence
The Healing Gardens of Hatis Noit
Ahead of her first US tour, the Erased Tapes artist talks hypnotherapy, Shintoism, and a life-changing encounter with a Buddhist nun.
Wim Wenders on the Meaning of His New Film ‘Perfect Days’
The movie has been nominated for Best International Feature at the 2024 Academy Awards.
The Sacred Polyester of Tibetan Khata
Once made from wool, these highly symbolic textiles are now frequently made of polyester—and quickly polluting the planet. Tricycle speaks with anthropologist Huatse Gyal about their various meanings, history, and the conundrum of religious waste.
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