Daniel Ilan Cohen Thin
Daniel Ilan Cohen Thin is Tricycle's managing editor.
The new company aims to democratize mental healthcare. Plus, the biggest Buddha statue in the Western hemisphere goes up in Brazil. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan Stokes Fear for Ancient Buddhist Artifacts and Sites
A Shiite militia leader’s destroyed statue recalls the Buddhas of Bamiyan, blown up 20 years ago. Plus, China calls for assimilation on the 70th anniversary of the invasion of Tibet, and California wildfires cause two Buddhist…
Obon Gatherings Move Online for the Second Year Due to the Pandemic
Yet again, COVID-19 affects the annual Japanese holiday for honoring ancestors. Plus, the Institute of Buddhist Studies becomes the newest member of the Graduate Theological Union, and the US ambassador to India meets with a representative…
Thai Buddhist Monks Join Frontline Workers to Fight COVID-19
Thailand’s cases continue to rise after a recent outbreak. Plus, local authorities forcibly shut down a Tibetan monastery in China’s Gansu Province, and three well-known Buddhists celebrate their birthdays.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Meets Dalai Lama Representatives in New Delhi
Blinken posted photos of himself with monk Geshe Dorji Damdul on Twitter, indicating public support for Tibet. Plus, Myanmar suffers from severe flooding and two prominent Buddhists pass away.
Praises to the Taras
A Zen artist’s vibrant homages show that the Mother of Liberation can take many forms.
Newly Launched A Khmer Buddhist Foundation Donates $500,000 in COVID Relief
The nonprofit aims to support Cambodians impacted by the pandemic. Plus, Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Tibet for the first time in decades, and the Tibetan Nuns Project launches a fund for female geshemas.
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.
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.
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