The Dalai Lama Celebrates His 86th Birthday
Leaders around the world, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, call His Holiness on his birthday. Plus, Tibetan monks tour Colorado, and a new study reveals the religious diversity of India.
Alison Spiegel
Alison Spiegel is Tricycle's senior editor of audience engagement.
Buddha Buzz Weekly: For the Dalai Lama’s Birthday, the Central Tibetan Administration Urges Tibetans to Recite the Chenrezig Mantra
Following continued limits on congregating, Tibetans should celebrate at home, the CTA says. Plus, Myanmar’s government releases over 2,000 prisoners, and prolific translator Thomas Cleary dies.
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Firefighting Monks Prepare to Defend Tassajara Monastery from California Wildfire
The team is clearing brush and using a sprinkler system called “Dharma rain.” Plus, Myanmar’s military confronts resistance fighters in Mandalay, and UK Buddhists demand a ban on conversion therapy.
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Ithaca’s Namgyal Monastery Will Build the First Dalai Lama Library and Learning Center
The new center will contain all the works of the current and previous Dalai Lamas. Plus, Meditating for Black Lives holds a guided meditation for Juneteenth, and Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial begins.
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Myanmar’s Junta Charges Aung San Suu Kyi with Corruption
The deposed civilian leader is being accused of accepting bribes and abusing her authority. Plus, the US Senate passes a bill to increase support for Tibetans, and meditation app CALM donates to a mental health organization…
A New Chapter for New York’s Community Meditation Center
Bart van Melik steps up as the new guiding teacher at this beloved Manhattan sangha.
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Ven. Shih Chao-hwei, Officiant of Taiwan’s First Buddhist Same-Sex Marriage, Recieves 38th Niwano Peace Prize
The Niwano Peace Foundation honors the Taiwanese nun. Plus, a chemical-laden cargo ship sinks off the coast of Sri Lanka, and Budapest’s mayor renames a street after the Dalai Lama.
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Vesak, the Buddha’s Birthday, Celebrated at the White House for the First Time
Representatives from the three major traditions gathered for prayers and candle lighting. Plus, Penpa Tsering is sworn in as President of the Central Tibetan Administration, and relief efforts continue as COVID-19 rages on in India.
For the First Time Ever, the White House Celebrates Vesak, the Buddha’s Birthday
Representatives from the three major Buddhist traditions gathered for prayers and candle lighting.
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