Kathmandu has an almost unmatched range of spiritually charged sites, from monasteries and nunneries to locales of folkloric significance
Vajrayana
“The Red Crown that Liberates Upon Seeing” – The Black and Red Crowns of Karma Kagyu: The 1st Jamgon Kongtrul and the 12th Tai Situ Rinpoche Hold Historic “Red Crown” Kagyu Monlam at Bodh Gaya, January 2024
Adele Tomlin investigates why it has taken so long for Tai Situ Rinpoche to be able to hold the Kagyu Monlam ceremony in Maha Bodhi Temple
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
Peace and Unity without Truth and Accountability? On the Joint Announcement from the 17th Karmapa on the Future Recognition of the Shamarpa Incarnation
A joint announcement by the 17th Karmapa and Thaye Dorje point toward healing, but more is required from Thaye Dorje for reconciliation
Karma Samtenling Nunnery: Building a Beautiful Women’s Monastic Community in the Nepalese Hills
Karma Samtenling Nunnery is embarking on a campaign to complete its physical infrastructure for its 50 nuns
My Diamond Teacher: An Interview with His Eminence Leytsog Lopon Sangay Dorji
The senior member of Bhutan’s central monastic body and chairman of its executive committee shares his thoughts on practice and patriotism
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
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