Myanmar
The new airport is part of the prime minister’s efforts to promote the country’s Buddhist heritage and encourage tourism. Plus, Myanmar’s military releases, then rearrests, prisoners, and 84000 announces a new app. Tricycle looks back at…
Aung San Suu Kyi’s Lawyer Says He’s Not Allowed to Speak About Her Case
The deposed civilian leader has been detained since February 1. Plus, LGBTQ monk and makeup artist is named one of TIME’s 2021 Next Generation Leaders, and a climate report reveals uprooted livelihoods in Tibet. Tricycle looks…
India to Host Its First Global Buddhist Conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give out an award for the promotion of Buddhist studies. Plus, a Vajryana Monlam is held in the U.S. and the Rubin Museum opens an interactive learning lab. Tricycle looks back…
Myanmar’s Military Releases Vitriolic Monk Ashin Wirathu
Without offering further details, the junta stated that all charges against the so-called “Buddhist Bin Laden” had been dropped. Plus, Bhutanese monks support sexual education and Pasadena Buddhist temple hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Tricycle looks back…
Obon Gatherings Move Online for the Second Year Due to the Pandemic
Yet again, COVID-19 affects the annual Japanese holiday for honoring ancestors. Plus, the Institute of Buddhist Studies becomes the newest member of the Graduate Theological Union, and the US ambassador to India meets with a representative…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Meets Dalai Lama Representatives in New Delhi
Blinken posted photos of himself with monk Geshe Dorji Damdul on Twitter, indicating public support for Tibet. Plus, Myanmar suffers from severe flooding and two prominent Buddhists pass away.
Buddha Buzz Weekly: For the Dalai Lama’s Birthday, the Central Tibetan Administration Urges Tibetans to Recite the Chenrezig Mantra
Following continued limits on congregating, Tibetans should celebrate at home, the CTA says. Plus, Myanmar’s government releases over 2,000 prisoners, and prolific translator Thomas Cleary dies.
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Firefighting Monks Prepare to Defend Tassajara Monastery from California Wildfire
The team is clearing brush and using a sprinkler system called “Dharma rain.” Plus, Myanmar’s military confronts resistance fighters in Mandalay, and UK Buddhists demand a ban on conversion therapy.
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Ithaca’s Namgyal Monastery Will Build the First Dalai Lama Library and Learning Center
The new center will contain all the works of the current and previous Dalai Lamas. Plus, Meditating for Black Lives holds a guided meditation for Juneteenth, and Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial begins.
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