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Over 800 nuns and laywomen from around the world gather for the biennial meeting to discuss injustices affecting female practitioners.
By Karen Jensen
The Refuge Recovery support-group network divides into two new groups, Japanese American group to protest migrant detention at former internment camp, and obon celebrations begin in the United States. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Karen Jensen and Matthew Abrahams
An ex-Shambhala member is arrested on child sexual-assault charges, two nuns become first women to teach Buddhist philosophy at Tibetan institute, and the Dalai Lama is “deeply sorry” for hurtful comments. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Karen Jensen and Matthew Abrahams
The Dalai Lama says Trump lacks morals, China allegedly continues harvesting organs from religious minorities, and Thai cave boys mark the anniversary of their escape. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Karen Jensen
Japanese Americans see history repeating as immigrant kids are held at a former internment camp, Slovakia’s first female president is a Zen meditator, and the Sri Lankan finance minister condemns monk’s anti-Muslim comments. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Karen Jensen and Matthew Abrahams
Bhutan takes steps to decriminalize homosexuality, Australia honors Ajahn Brahm’s service to gender equality, and China’s Panchen Lama makes his first trip abroad. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Karen Jensen and Matthew Abrahams
Scholar Jeff Wilson discusses his research on the history of pro-life movements in North America and Japan amid a renewed push for restrictions on abortion in the US.
By Karen Jensen with Jeff Wilson
Monk’s hunger strike leads to Sri Lanka Muslim ministers’ resignations, a Zen master will send 10,000 tons of food to North Korean kids, and a California man tries to pass his swastika off as a Tibetan symbol. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Karen Jensen and Matthew Abrahams
Myanmar charges hate-monger monk Ashin Wirathu with sedition, the US ambassador to China calls for dialogue with the Dalai Lama, and bodhisattvas sell for millions at a Buddhist art auction. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Karen Jensen and Matthew Abrahams
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