Running Back Into the Fire
In a recent episode of Life As It Is, mutual aid activist Shelly Tygielski discusses her work building communities of care in times of crisis.
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Myanmar’s Military Releases Vitriolic Monk Ashin Wirathu
Without offering further details, the junta stated that all charges against the so-called “Buddhist Bin Laden” had been dropped. Plus, Bhutanese monks support sexual education and Pasadena Buddhist temple hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Tricycle looks back…
Venerable Dr. Kusama Devendra, Sri Lanka’s First Female Monastic in 10 Centuries, Passes Away
She paved the way for the 3,000 bhikkhunis in Sri Lanka today. Plus, fears mount over ancient Buddhist city Mes Aynak in Afghanistan and non-profit Dharma Relief launches “Healing Race Relations” initiative. Tricycle looks back at…
Religious Exemption to COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: Buddhists Weigh In
A Buddhist perspective offers an opportunity to focus less on one's own rights and more on others.
Headspace and Ginger Will Merge to Form Headspace Health
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.
All Access Dharma
How three dharma centers have used the pandemic pause to rethink and work toward greater inclusivity
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.
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