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“Twitter monk” Haemin Sunim deactivates his Twitter and returns to monastic life after backlash, the UK Charity Commission criticizes Rigpa leaders for failing to protect students from Sogyal Lakar Rinpoche, and a new Tibetan literary journal arrives on the scene. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Emily DeMaioNewton and Karen Jensen
The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition removes Dagri Rinpoche from its list of teachers after an investigation in sexual misconduct, the murder of a Tibetan woman ignites outrage, and the 84000 Translation Project releases a “sutras for well-being” series. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Emily DeMaioNewton and Karen Jensen
Thailand’s National Office of Buddhism orders monks to abstain from anti-government protests, Tibetan leaders congratulate President-elect Joe Biden, and Myanmar holds an election. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Emily DeMaioNewton and Karen Jensen
Buddhist monk Ashin Wirathu surrenders to Myanmar police, Rohingya Muslims raise funds for Buddhists in need, and protesters in Thailand co-opt Buddhist and celestial symbols traditionally used by the monarchy for their struggle. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Emily DeMaioNewton and Karen Jensen
A Christian pastor in Sri Lanka closes his ministry after threats from monks, Cambodian monastics help families in need after devastating floods, and Tricycle contributors win awards for their photography. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Emily DeMaioNewton and Karen Jensen
Over 200 members of India’s Dalit community converted to Buddhism after the brutal rape of a young Dalit woman, Sri Lankan monks oppose an amendment giving the president more power, and the Rubin Museum of Art plans a new space for emotional and social learning. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Emily DeMaioNewton and Karen Jensen
Jarvis Jay Masters ends his hunger strike over phone restrictions, the Kung Fu nuns win an award for outreach work, and Thich Nhat Hanh celebrates his 94th birthday. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Emily DeMaioNewton and Karen Jensen
Plum Village reports that Thich Nhat Hanh’s health is stable despite social media posts claiming otherwise; Kalmyk Buddhists in Russia plan to build a university; and scholars look at the China-selected Panchen Lama’s political influence (or lack thereof). Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Emily DeMaioNewton and Karen Jensen
The Shambhala Mountain Center protects its stupa from wildfires, China enacts questionable new labor plans for Tibetans and destroys Muslim religious sites, and Thai women speak out against the patriarchy. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
By Emily DeMaioNewton and Karen Jensen