The Buddha Didn’t Teach Consent
But can early Buddhism help us develop a better sexual ethics anyway?
Sexual Ethics
Unbelievable Reveals Our Unspoken Beliefs
The Netflix miniseries lays bare the insidiousness of rape culture by giving dramatic form to a true story.
Nuns Push for Investigation into Molestation Allegations against Teacher Dagri Rinpoche
The prominent Tibetan Buddhist monk has been suspended from teaching over abuse allegations, and now senior nuns are calling for an independent probe into his behavior.
Two Embattled Buddhist Leaders Pressured to Stop Teaching
Following separate sexual misconduct investigations, Shambhala head Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche has stepped back from teaching and Noah Levine’s authority has been revoked.
Attendants Paint a Picture of Shambhala Leader’s Harmful History
A letter from six of the Shambhala head’s close staff confirms prior allegations and reveals new ones.
Shambhala Investigation: Leader Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Likely Committed Sexual Misconduct
A third-party investigation commissioned by Shambhala International substantiated two claims of misconduct against the Sakyong as a former teacher was arrested in Colorado.
Leaked Against the Stream Report Challenges Previous Accounts
New details from the internal investigation at ATS cast some doubt on founder Noah Levine’s earlier statements.
Same Old Story in a New World
Journalist Katy Butler, who wrote the first exposés on sexual abuse in Buddhist communities in the 80s and 90s, discusses what has changed with the #MeToo movement.
Encountering the Shadow in Buddhist America
Following the recent allegations at Shambhala International, we take a look back at a 1990 article that investigated the troubling legacy of its first two heads and established a precedent for Buddhist journalism.
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