Adele Tomlin offers a definitive analysis of the future of the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau that contextualizes Gelug dominance of Tibetan politics in 60 years of failed US diplomacy and Sino-Gelug impasse
Adele Tomlin
Public petition launched to support the 17th Karmapa’s visit to Sikkim
A petition for the 17th Karmapa’s future unrestricted travel reveals underlying tensions and conflicts over the general situation of the Karma Kagyu
Lhatsun Namkha Jigme statue project commemorates key role in founding of Buddhist kingdom of Sikkim
Adele Tomlin looks at how Sikkimese are marking for themselves a unique historical and religious identity with a new project
Eye on Southeast Asia: A one-month “private” meeting between 17th Karmapa and Tsewang Rinpoche, relics gift to Malaysia Dharma centers, and reasons for the Karmapa’s ongoing public absence
Analysis: Adele Tomlin reports on the recent meeting between the Karmapa and Tsewang Rinpoche and his trip to Malaysia, and reasons for his protracted public absence
Remembering a Supreme Father’s Kindness: Announcing the passing away of 17th Gyalwang Karmapa’s father on Saga Dawa
Adele Tomlin commemorates the passing of the 17th Karmapa’s father’s passing during Saga Dawa
Eye on Southeast Asia: The 12th Gyaltsab Rinpoche’s activities in Indonesia 2024 – New Center, Chosgar Ling, and Amitabha empowerment
Adele Tomlin looks at a series of developments with the 12th Gyaltsab Rinpoche’s Dharma work in Indonesia
The Illusion of Stability by WAL: A new, challenging and provocative Thai art exhibition by the Bangkok river
Adele Tomlin reviews WAL’s first solo exhibition and unpacks the artworks’ many themes surrounding social critique, death, fragility, women, and more
An Infidelity to the External World
Facing contradictions and deception in samsara’s death, birth, sexuality, desire, love and loss in the blinding light of the non-dual “mother nature” AH
Buddhist Teachings on Eating Slaughtered Animals
Adele Tomlin debunks assumptions about meat consumption in Tibetan Buddhism, highlighting Vajrayana continuity with early Buddhist vegetarian ethics
The Return of the 12th Kenting Tai Situpa to Sikkim after decades of absence
Adele Tomlin looks at Tai Situpa’s milestone reunion with the 12th Gyaltsab Rinpoche and broader implications for recent activities in India