The senior member of Bhutan’s central monastic body and chairman of its executive committee shares his thoughts on practice and patriotism
Dr. Song Chong Lee’s Brave New World: The Mahayana Ethics of Cyberspace
In a working academic paper on Mahayana ethics, Dr. Song Chong Lee argues that the bodhisattva precepts opens up new possibilities for optimism about cyberspace
Stately Refuge and Scented Friendship
Rebecca shares her Bhutan 2023 travelogue, with highlights like meeting the Je Khenpo and teaching nuns the art of incense
Hiroki-sensei’s and Kitaro-sensei’s Celebratory Concert “Kukai” – A Fond Memory of Esoteric Echoes
Looking back on a very special concert with two of Japan’s great New Age musicians
Eye on Southeast Asia: Gesar Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct to Appear in Court For Unrelated Allegations
Vajrayana teacher’s alleged falsifying of profession and overstaying of visa fits concerning pattern of behavior
Bhutan and Beyond: Strategic Characteristics of New Delhi’s Buddhist Diplomacy
Indian proponents of Buddhist diplomacy have four strategic goals as they eye Bhutanese movements between New Delhi and Beijing
A Divine Encounter: My Quest for Green Tara
On her pilgrimage to Ladakh, Rebecca Wong visited the Alchi monastic complex, and investigated a special mural of Green Tara in one of the monasteries
A Farewell Miracle from Thrangu Rinpoche
Rebecca witnessed and experienced miraculous signs as she took part in the cremation of her root guru, Thrangu Rinpoche
Meditation: A Sampler Workshop with Professor Michael Sheehy
Prof. Michael Sheehy’s workshop on Tibetan Buddhist contemplative practices brought a unique teaching style to ancient techniques of meditative insight
The Magical Melodies of Kukai: Musician Hiroki Okano Channels 1,250 Years of Esoteric Heritage
One of Japan’s biggest New Age musicians and composers reveals his inspirations and bond with the esoteric master Kukai on the latter’s 4 November anniversary