Charles Manson is a cataloguer of the Tibetan collections of manuscripts at the Bodleian Library and a scholar of Karma Pakshi, the 2nd Karmapa
vajrayana buddhism
Chengde, Mandala of Chinese Emperors
Exploring the esoteric power of the Chengde Mountain Resort and its Eight Outer Temples with Laurence Brahm
Avalokiteshvara’s Thousand-Armed Reach in Puning Temple
In both the Qianlong reign and today’s China, Puning Temple is the most important Buddhist institution in Chengde
The Sino-Tibetan Legacy of Unity at Xumi Fushou Temple, Chengde
Xumi Fushou Temple in the Mountain Resort of Chengde is the crucible of the Qing’s great project of Tibetan unity, and by extension, modern China’s
Kumbum Monastery: Tsongkhapa in China
Kumbum Monastery or Ta’er Temple is a core Gelug location and one of the most important Vajrayana temples in China
Ongoing progress in the full monastic ordination of women: Vajrayana
Thanks to the mighty efforts of female practitioners, scholars, and supporters, the Diamond Vehicle’s bhikshuni sangha of the Mulasarvastivada Vinaya is going strong into its 2nd year of modern revival
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
Jigme Lingpa’s Secret Path and the Copper-Colored Mountain: Dr. Georgios Halkias Talks Pure Land in Tibetan Buddhism
The director of The University of Hong Kong’s Centre of Buddhist Studies reveals insights into a special Pure Land tradition in Vajrayana
Pictures speak a thousand words: Was the International Sangha Forum event in Bodh Gaya another “old boy’s club” event?
Adele Tomlin examines how a recent event intended to represent the sangha falls short of full and proper representation for women and the Vajrayana schools