
Culture

For exiled poet Bhuchung D. Sonam, writing functions as a way of preserving his connection to his homeland.

The Question: “What in Buddhism have you changed your mind about, and why?”
Gen X Buddhists answer

CultureMagazine | By the Numbers, Openings
Buddhism by the Numbers in North Carolina
Buddhist facts from the Tar Heel State

CultureMagazine | Book Reviews, Books
Voice for the Voiceless
The Dalai Lama’s new book offers a searing political account of Tibet’s fate—and a vision of compassion-based resistance.

CultureMagazine | Parting Words
Dreaming of Lake Dongting
A poem by Jichan

Portraits of Paradox
Chinese artist Xie Nanxing paints an escape from painting.

CultureMagazine | Audio Dharma, Openings
What We’re Listening To
Two audiobooks, a dharma talk, and a documentary to enhance your Buddhist practice

CultureMagazine | Featured Contributors, The Conversation
Featured Contributors
Featured contributors for the Fall 2025 issue of Tricycle include Whooli Chen, Joan Sutherland, Roshi, and Stephen Batchelor.

CultureMagazine | Openings, Sacred Sites
Sacred Sites: Golden Rock Pagoda
Gilding prayers among Burma’s peaks

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