
Trike Daily News
Pema Chödrön Steps Down as Senior Teacher at Shambhala
The Buddhist nun’s announcement follows Shambhala International head Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s decision to resume teaching after stepping away due to sexual abuse allegations.
The Buddhist nun’s announcement follows Shambhala International head Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s decision to resume teaching after stepping away due to sexual abuse allegations.
An ex-Shambhala member is arrested on child sexual-assault charges, two nuns become first women to teach Buddhist philosophy at Tibetan institute, and the Dalai Lama is “deeply sorry” for hurtful comments. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
Shambhala releases a report detailing dozens of new allegations, a bodhisattva statue bought for $100 sells for $2.1 million, and Nepal reassures US about Tibetan refugees. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
Following separate sexual misconduct investigations, Shambhala head Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche has stepped back from teaching and Noah Levine’s authority has been revoked.
A letter from six of the Shambhala head’s close staff confirms prior allegations and reveals new ones.
A third-party investigation commissioned by Shambhala International substantiated two claims of misconduct against the Sakyong as a former teacher was arrested in Colorado.
Sexual assault allegations and ethical violations have exploded in Buddhist communities over the last year. Are they equipped to handle what comes next?
New accusers come forward to allege misconduct by the Shambhala leader, who stepped aside from teaching duties last month, in a third report by Buddhist Project Sunshine.
Is samaya a commitment to do whatever your teacher says?
Start your day with a fresh perspective
With Stephen Batchelor, Sharon Salzberg, Andrew Olendzki, and more
See Our Courses