The Many Flavors of Grief
Buddhist hospice founder Frank Ostaseski talks with media scholar Bernhard Poerksen about the invisibility of death and the virtualization of dying in the pandemic.
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A Reciprocity of Presence
While investigating how psilocybin can support healthcare workers experiencing burnout from the pandemic, a palliative care physician discovers another mode of healing: being present.
‘The Same Storm’: A Lockdown Look Back
The film, shot on iPhones and laptops in the early days of the pandemic, goes further than simply expressing our interconnection.
The Doctor and His Guru
Epidemiologist Larry Brilliant talks with German media scholar Bernhard Poerksen about the dangers of nationalism in times of a pandemic, and the eradication of smallpox as a lesson in global cooperation.
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.
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.
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