A series of Q&A with Laurence Brahm in “Lotus-Born Master goes through the Buddhistdoor”
vajrayana buddhism
A Report on the Sacking of Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi by Shechen Monastery
Adele Tomlin writes that the incident surrounding Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi deserves a balanced, just, and compassionate analysis taking into account a context of sexual repression and patriarchal trauma
Meditations from the 2nd Karmapa with Charles Manson
Charles Manson is a cataloguer of the Tibetan collections of manuscripts at the Bodleian Library and a scholar of Karma Pakshi, the 2nd Karmapa
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