‘The Trauma of Caste’ Is Essential Reading
In her new book, artist and Dalit activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan lays bare the continuing violence of the caste system while offering a path forward.
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Buddha Buzz Weekly: A National Buddhist Memorial Service for Asian American Ancestors
Asian American Buddhists organize a memorial service, a second wave of COVID-19 cases hits India, and the Dalai Lama signs a letter supporting the end of fossil fuel use. Tricycle looks back at the events of…
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Dalits Convert to Buddhism After Rape of Dalit Woman
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…
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Monkeys Take Over Thai City
Buddhists feed into macaque mayhem in Thailand, the first Buddhist nun is elected as an Election Commissioner, and the Rubin Museum promises free admission for healthcare workers. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week…
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Dalai Lama Considers End to Reincarnated Political Leaders
Dalai Lama questions his office’s role in politics, Taiwanese group helps dalit conversions, and a gamer builds a brick Buddha. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Low-Caste Buddhist Converts Denied Affirmative Action in India
Indian state denies benefits to Dalit Buddhists trying to escape caste discrimination, a bipartisan bill seeks to protect the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation, and an alleged thief ring targeted US temples. Tricycle looks back at the events…
The Great Escape
Vishvapani travels across India to witness thousands of the nation’s underclass take refuge in a new form of Buddhism and break free from the oppressive caste system.
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