
Dalai Lama

In honor of the Dalai Lama’s birthday, we look back to look forward

‘Truth Rally’ Protest: Tibetans Respond
In the aftermath of the social media outrage over the Dalai Lama’s recent encounter with a young boy, Tibetans gathered to raise their voices.

Opinion: Can We Allow the Dalai Lama to Be a Good Enough Refugee?
Writer and translator Tenzin Dickie reflects on the precarity and powerlessness of the life of a Tibetan.

Opinion: We Need to Think about the Dalai Lama’s Actions Very Carefully
A doctoral candidate in Buddhist studies calls for patience and attention to context.

Dalai Lama Apologizes Over an Exchange with a Child
In the video, the Dalai Lama sticks out his tongue and asks the boy to “suck” it. His office called the behavior “innocent and playful.”

TeachingsMagazine | Buddhism for Beginners, Teachings
What’s the difference between a monastic, a tulku, a rinpoche, and a lama?
Breaking down Tibetan Buddhist titles

New Documentary ‘Amala’ Pays Tribute to Jetsun Pema, Sister to the Dalai Lama
The film captures the leader’s fierce dedication to the Tibetan people through her work at the Tibetan Children’s Village.

‘Buddhism: The Unspeakable Truth’ Elevates Victims’ Stories in Imperfect Documentary
Despite shortcomings, the film gives a necessary platform to abuse survivors.

10,000 Dharmas in a Bowl
A Zen-inspired and James Beard Award-winning chef on cooking for the Dalai Lama

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