Thailand
Thailand’s National Office of Buddhism orders monks to abstain from anti-government protests, Tibetan leaders congratulate President-elect Joe Biden, and Myanmar holds an election. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Karmapas Work Together to Identify Reincarnated Lama
Tibetan New Year festivities cut back over coronavirus risk, the two claimants to the title of Karmapa will jointly identify the Shamarpa’s reincarnation, and a project showcasing Buddhist women shut down. Tricycle looks back at the…
Toward a Thai Feminist Movement
A survivor of domestic violence seeks to reform Thai society by focusing on trauma, gender, and sexuality.
Socially Engaged Buddhist Sulak Sivaraksa Cleared of Defamation Charge
Sivaraksa, 84, was facing up to 15 years in prison for suggesting a historic duel on elephantback never happened.
Scholar and Buddhist Activist Sulak Sivaraksa’s Fate Postponed for Another Month
Sivaraksa, 84, faces up to 15 years in prison for his most recent charge of defaming the Thai monarchy when he returns to court in January.
Buddha Buzz Summer 2017
All the latest in Buddhist goings-on: books, news, and more
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A Trick of Light
Learning to confront fear at a forest monastery in Thailand
How a monk-turned-street artist sees New York City’s homeless
Pairoj Pichetmetakul hopes "The Positivity Scrolls" help New Yorkers teach compassion.
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