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The president of the Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Cultural Center talks about how the community has responded to the suffering of a mass shooting and how it’s striving to put an end to it.
Interview with Helga Carrion by Karen Jensen
Buddhist priests replicate a historic ceremony at a former Japanese internment camp to protest the detention of migrant children.
By Duncan Ryuken Williams
The City of Brotherly Love is best known for its cheesesteak and the Liberty Bell, but the town’s hidden pockets of tranquility will surprise you.
By Samuel Newhouse
In a country where Buddhism is on the decline, Zen priest Haemin Sunim has managed to reach millions.
By Emma Varvaloucas
A former monk gains renown as one of the first openly transgender people in the Tibetan community, opening the door to acceptance.
By Lakshmi Gandhi, Photograph by Maria de la Guardia
A survivor of domestic violence seeks to reform Thai society by focusing on trauma, gender, and sexuality.
By Caitlin Dwyer
The first openly transgender Buddhist teacher speaks about what has changed since she came out over 20 years ago.
Interview with Caitriona Reed by Emily DeMaioNewton
Chaplain Sarah Bowen discusses how we grieve the death of our pets, addressing the needs of animals, and how to practice mindfulness with cats.
Interview with Sarah Bowen by Matthew Abrahams
Two former Rigpa students recall the abusive behavior of their teacher and the moment they realized it was not “crazy wisdom.”
By Damcho Dyson and Tahlia Newland
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