Recent sexual crimes in the Indian state of Manipur prompt renewed scrutiny on the country’s treatment of women and handling of caste conflict
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From Manang to Hong Kong: Gyalpo Rinpoche on Leadership and Women’s Empowerment
The 2nd Gyalpo Rinpoche comes to Hong Kong for 2023’s pujas and speaks to BDG for an exclusive interview
Feminine & Spiritual: Buddhist Women in Hong Kong
Join BDG and The University of the Hong Kong’s Centre of Buddhist Studies for a forum on laywomen in Buddhism on the 17th
Eye on Southeast Asia: Novices in Love and Living
Very young men or boys joining the sangha without adequate preparation is resulting in real problems
Monasticism: Celibacy and Companionship are not only compatible, but crucial
In the face of scandals involving sexual misconduct, it is not celibacy that needs reform, but rather monastic contact and communication with the opposite gender
Eye on Southeast Asia: Monastic Gotami, Womanhood, and the Sangha’s Inspirational Power
Burmese monastic Gotami’s personal example recaptures and renews a sense of the holy inspiration the Buddhist sangha has traditionally radiated
Eye on Southeast Asia: An Italian Gotami – A Young Woman’s Success and Struggle in Myanmar’s Female Monasticism
Italian-born Gotami’s ordination as a junior female monastic in the Burmese tradition sets her on a unique path toward institutional reform and revitalisation
“Where are the Women?” A Treasury of Lives Initiative
A new initiative from The Treasury of Lives centered on women’s biographies
H.E. the 2nd Kalu Rinpoche on His Projects, the Times, and Modern Spirituality
H.E. the 2nd Kalu Rinpoche discusses his Niguma Yoga program, young people, and being true to the path
She Speaks: Argentine Literary Engagement with Buddhism, with Sonia Betancort
Dr. Sonia Betancort of Camilo José Cela University in Spain looks at how two Argentinian authors redefined Buddhism for postcolonial literature and society