
Magazine History & Philosophy
The One Pure Dharma
The New Kadampa Tradition is controversial—and growing. Why?
The New Kadampa Tradition is controversial—and growing. Why?
Casting themselves as the “true” dharma heirs of Tibetan Buddhism, members of the NKT reprise an old Orientalist trope.
Dorje Shugden is a deity that most in Tibetan Studies would prefer to avoid discussing. Proponents and opponents of his worship have clashed for well over a century, with sometime tragic consequences. In his blog post on Tricycle the week before the last, Jeff Watt offered an invaluable historical perspective to the issue, writing that […]
Buddhist practice and Buddhist art have been inseparable in the Himalayas ever since Buddhism arrived to the region in the eighth century. But for the casual observer it can be difficult to make sense of the complex iconography. Not to worry—Himalayan art scholar Jeff Watt is here to help. In this “Himalayan Buddhist Art 101” […]
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