When the Knives Are Out
The story of a nun who responded to rage with equanimity
Kaia Fischer
Kaia Fischer is a translator living in New York. Together with their mentor, Dr. Lozang Jamspal, Kaia translates classical Tibetan texts, including the Karmashataka, under the auspices of 84000.co.
The Rebel Nun and Her Extra-Large Begging Bowl
The Buddha’s response to one nun’s controversial actions illustrates a middle way between condemnation and neglect.
Through Grief to Freedom: The Story of Krsha Gautami
The staggering losses of a nun whose tale appears in the Kshudrakavastu illuminates the power of shared suffering.
A Garland of Flowers
The story of Mahaprajapati, the Buddha’s stepmother and the first nun
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Making Our Way Together
How to be a good dharma friend
How to Read the Sutras (and Enjoy Yourself)
Six steps for easing into and learning to love these sacred texts, and recommended reading for getting started
TeachingsMagazine | Dharma Talk, Teachings
Embracing the Buddha
A tale about how compassion and acceptance can set us free when we have trouble letting go
TeachingsMagazine | Dharma Talk, Teachings
Awakening Together
Enlightenment: it’s not just for monastics.
TeachingsMagazine | Dharma Talk, Teachings
The Karmic Power of Devotion
A story from the Karmashataka illustrates how true devotion can be a source of energy and joy.
Podcasts
Inside Tricycle’s Summer 2021 Issue
In this episode of Tricycle Talks, editor-in-chief James Shaheen is joined by four contributors—Mindy Newman, Kaia Fischer, Souvankham Thammavongsa, and Kenneth Tanaka—to take a closer look at our Summer 2021 issue.
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