Category: Arts & Culture
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche issues response to Sogyal Rinpoche controversy
Tibetan teacher Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche has issued a public response to the allegations made against Sogyal Rinpoche.
After allegations, Sogyal Rinpoche retires from Rigpa
Sogyal Rinpoche, Buddhist teacher and author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, "has decided, with immediate effect, to retire as spiritual director from all the organizations that bear the name of Rigpa in different countries around the world."
Dalai Lama denounces ethical misconduct by Buddhist teachers
The Dalai Lama said that when a teacher commits ethical misconduct and disregards Buddhist ethics, students should make the misconduct public.
Letter to Sogyal Rinpoche from current and ex-Rigpa members details abuse allegations
A letter, written by students of Sogyal Rinpoche, has been posted on the internet, detailing abuses allegedly committed by Rinpoche.
Everything Is Joyous: An interview with John Giorno
In the midst of New York City’s celebration of vital poet, pop artist, and Buddhist, John Giorno, Lauria Galbraith speaks with him about his art and inspirations.
Becoming Pema
Andrea Miller on the life and spiritual journey of one Deirdre Blomfield-Brown.
Kagyu Thubten Choling (Now Palpung Thubten Choling) addresses sangha about Lama Norlha Rinpoche’s sexual misconduct with students
On April 12, 2017, Kagyu Thubten Choling monastery held a meeting to inform their community about Lama Norlha Rinpoche’s sexual misconduct with students.
10 Leading Thinkers Choose Their Favorite Buddhist Films
We asked ten actors, filmmakers, and writers to each tell us their favorite movie that has a Buddhist message.
These Beautiful Photos Chronicle a Search for Light and Enlightenment
David Gabriel Fischer's ongoing photo journal gives viewers a glimpse into a mind and world defined by Zen.
Buddhist researchers seek to reveal link between heart, mind
Researchers at Hong Kong’s Center of Buddhist Studies have published findings that point to a connection between the heart and the mind.