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Buddhist Engagement with Emergency Services
Why we need more Buddhist fire chaplains

Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan Stokes Fear for Ancient Buddhist Artifacts and Sites
A Shiite militia leader’s destroyed statue recalls the Buddhas of Bamiyan, blown up 20 years ago. Plus, China calls for assimilation on the 70th anniversary of the invasion of Tibet, and California wildfires cause two Buddhist…

Buddha Buzz Weekly: Great Stupa Survives Wildfires
The Shambhala Mountain Center protects its stupa from wildfires, China enacts questionable new labor plans for Tibetans and destroys Muslim religious sites, and Thai women speak out against the patriarchy. Tricycle looks back at the events…

Smokey the Bear Sutra
As the fires blaze on, we revisit a conservationist classic.

Buddha Buzz Weekly: Australian Bushfires Threaten More Buddhists
Bushfires continue to affect Buddhist monasteries in Australia, Bhutan’s upper parliament begins debate on anti-LGBTQI-discrimation bill, and a Korean politician mistakenly sends beef jerky to vegetarian monks. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week…

Buddha Buzz Weekly: Buddhists Respond to Australia Bushfires
Buddhist groups contribute to Australia fire relief, students air new report on alleged misconduct at Shambhala Mountain Center, and China bars schoolchildren in Tibet from religious activities. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week…

Practicing in Hell
An Australian chaplain warns fellow Buddhists not to give up their meditation practice in the face of devastating wildfires.

California Buddhists Look Ahead in Wake of Devastating Wildfires
Two Buddhist centers in northern California escaped major property damage during wildfires in the area.

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