Kumbum Monastery or Ta’er Temple is a core Gelug location and one of the most important Vajrayana temples in China
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Ongoing progress in the full monastic ordination of women: Vajrayana
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
Laying the Foundations: the Question of the 17th Karmapa’s Ongoing Absence at Rumtek Monastery During the 14th Dalai Lama’s Current Visit
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Unpacking the implications of a recent visit by the Dalai Lama to Sikkim and the ongoing absence of the Karmapa at Rumtek Monastery
Karma Samtenling Nunnery: Building a Beautiful Women’s Monastic Community in the Nepalese Hills
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Karma Samtenling Nunnery is embarking on a campaign to complete its physical infrastructure for its 50 nuns
Dagmo Kalden Dunkyi Sakya on Tradition and Modernity
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An extended conversation with Dagmo Kalden Dunkyi Sakya on everything important to her, from her social work to her family
Dagmo Kalden Dunkyi Sakya on Community, Calling, and Connection
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An extended conversation with Dagmo Kalden Dunkyi Sakya on everything important to her, from her social work to her family