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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.
After a year of meditating over Zoom, Buddhist communities slowly return to in-person events.
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.
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.
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 on behalf of Naomi Osaka.
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.
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.
Another pandemic birthday. Plus, the Chinese government declares it must approve the Dalai Lama’s successor, and international protests call for the release of the Panchen Lama on the 26th anniversary of his abduction.
Penpa Tsering will be the new president of the Tibetan government in exile, the Dalai Lama meets with Russian scientists to discuss Thukdam, and a group of Buddhist organizations offer medical relief in Myanmar. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
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