Amanda Lim Patton

Amanda Lim Patton is Tricycle's associate web editor.

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…

By Alison Spiegel, Amanda Lim Patton, and Daniel Ilan Cohen Thin

Jun 12, 2021

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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.

By Alison Spiegel, Amanda Lim Patton, and Daniel Ilan Cohen Thin

Jun 05, 2021

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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.

By Alison Spiegel, Amanda Lim Patton, and Daniel Ilan Cohen Thin

May 29, 2021

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Buddha Buzz Weekly: For the Second Year, Buddhists Celebrate Vesak, the Buddha’s Birthday, at Home

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.

By Alison Spiegel, Amanda Lim Patton, and Daniel Ilan Cohen Thin

May 22, 2021

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Buddha Buzz Weekly: The Central Tibetan Administration Elects a New President

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…

By Alison Spiegel, Amanda Lim Patton, and Daniel Ilan Cohen Thin

May 15, 2021

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Buddha Buzz Weekly: Tibetans Caught in India’s Second Wave of COVID-19

Tibetan residents in India face vaccine shortages amid rising cases, an upcoming talk addresses Black Buddhism in the US, and Tricycle contributor Charles Johnson is featured in a cartoon anthology. Tricycle looks back at the events…

By Amanda Lim Patton and Emily DeMaioNewton

May 08, 2021

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Buddha Buzz Weekly: Thai Temple Sets World Record on Earth Day

Dhammakaya Temple in Thailand lights 330,000 candles on Earth Day, the Dalai Lama donates to India’s COVID-19 relief fund, and international relief groups request aid for monks and nuns in Myanmar. Tricycle looks back at the…

By Amanda Lim Patton and Emily DeMaioNewton

May 01, 2021

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Buddha Buzz Weekly: A National Buddhist Memorial Service for Asian American Ancestors

Asian American Buddhists organize a memorial service, a second wave of COVID-19 cases hits India, and the Dalai Lama signs a letter supporting the end of fossil fuel use. Tricycle looks back at the events of…

By Amanda Lim Patton and Emily DeMaioNewton

Apr 24, 2021

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Buddha Buzz Weekly: Bhutan Vaccinates Its Population in Record Time

The Buddhist country has administered shots to a whopping 93 percent of its eligible population, thieves target a Buddhist temple in North Carolina, and activists in Myanmar choose protesting over celebrating the new year. Tricycle looks…

By Amanda Lim Patton and Karen Jensen

Apr 17, 2021