Siri Gotami Buddhist Temple-USA is named after its steward, Italian-born thilashin Gotami Yadanar and is the first women’s temple for Burmese Buddhism in the US
Eye on Southeast Asia: Chagtrul Thupten Thinley Rinpoche Accused of Severe Sexual Misconduct
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Concerns raised about culture of silence and fear among Malaysian circles in responding to heterodox teacher’s alleged misconduct
The Performance Art and Politics of Indian Influencer Neha Thombre
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Maharashtra-born Neha Thombre rose to prominence as a politically and socially engaged influencer, with a taste for the theatrical in her comedy and satire
Lhalung Sungtrul Rinpoche: A Conversation with Pema Lingpa’s 11th Incarnation
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An exclusive interview with Lhalung Sungtrul Rinpoche on his recent work with preserving Bhutan’s Buddhist heritage and helping women advance in Dharma studies
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s “Letters of Light”: A Dialogue of Universal Belief and History
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Running from 13 September 2023 to 14 January 2024, “Letters of Light” is a temporary exhibit at Louvre Abu Dhabi featuring some of the most important, beautiful, and oldest manuscripts of the Quran, the Gospels and the Bible
Diamond in the Desert: A Vajrayogini Dance in the Liwa Oasis
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On 5 August, Guanyin Day, artist-mystic Rebecca Wong headed into the Liwa Oasis to dance in the sacred presence of the Sun, dunes, and Vajrayogini
Art Renaissance in Nepal: Ursula Manandhar and the Bridge Between Paubha and Neo-Traditional
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The youngest team member of the Museum of Nepali Art (MoNA) has big plans for upgrading the museum and cultural experience in Nepal
Floods in Mustang, Nepal Threaten Historic Monastery of Kag Chode Thupten Samphel Ling
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The Sakya community is issuing an urgent call for help in protecting and restoring the damaged Kag Chode Thupten Samphel Ling in Mustang