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
Vajrayana
The Mongolian-Gelug shadow over Tibet: Six decades of failed US-Gelug policy
Adele Tomlin offers a definitive analysis of the future of the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau that contextualizes Gelug dominance of Tibetan politics in 60 years of failed US diplomacy and Sino-Gelug impasse
Tsinghua University’s New Study of Sakya Figures, Doctrine, and Places
A collaboration between the Sakya school and Tsinghua University is ushering in “spiritual civilization” and providing a model for collaboration between temples and universities
Public petition launched to support the 17th Karmapa’s visit to Sikkim
A petition for the 17th Karmapa’s future unrestricted travel reveals underlying tensions and conflicts over the general situation of the Karma Kagyu
Faith and Flamenco
The “3rd World Meeting Teresian Mysticsm and Interreligious Dialogue” concluded over 27 and 28 July with a good-spirited bond of friendship
The Mandala and the Mansion
The “3rd World Meeting Teresian Mysticsm and Interreligious Dialogue” is making history through its bringing together of Vajrayana and Catholicism in a formal dialogue
Lhatsun Namkha Jigme statue project commemorates key role in founding of Buddhist kingdom of Sikkim
Adele Tomlin looks at how Sikkimese are marking for themselves a unique historical and religious identity with a new project
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
Eye on Southeast Asia: The 12th Gyaltsab Rinpoche’s activities in Indonesia 2024 – New Center, Chosgar Ling, and Amitabha empowerment
Adele Tomlin looks at a series of developments with the 12th Gyaltsab Rinpoche’s Dharma work in Indonesia
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