Buddhist Nuns of Dorangthang Dance a New-Age Vision of Dakini Activity
Karen Greenspan
29 November 2024
Karen Greenspan offers insights into a contemporary manifestation of an ancient dance tradition in Bhutan
Buddhist Monks and Nuns Face Distrust and Violent Rhetoric in Prince Edward Island
Sensei Alex Kakuyo
27 November 2024
A growing divide between Buddhists settling in rural Canada and locals has led to concerns for their welfare
Tibetan Nuns Project Seeks to Provide Media Equipment for Dolma Ling Nunnery
Craig C Lewis
25 November 2024
The Tibetan Nuns Project is seeking to provide the nuns of Dolma Ling Nunnery with media equipment for the classrooms,media room, and TNP Project office.
Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery, Founded by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
Craig C Lewis
23 October 2024
Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in Himachal Pradesh marked the 25th anniversary of its founding on 17 October.
Dharma Sharing: Ven. Miao Guang of Taiwan’s Fo Guang Shan Gives a Series of Talks in the US
Craig C Lewis
21 October 2024
Taiwan-headquartered Fo Guang Shan reported that the Buddhist nun and scholar Ven. Miao Guang, recently gave a series of Dharma talks in the US.
Tibetan Nuns Project Announces Results of the 2024 Geshema Exams for Buddhist Nuns
Craig C Lewis
30 September 2024
The Tibetan Nuns Project (TNP) has announced the examination results for the record 144 Buddhist nuns who underwent the 2024 geshema examination process.
Tibetan Nuns Project Gives Progress Update on Retreat Center for Buddhist Nuns of Shugsep Nunnery in Dharamsala
Craig C Lewis
16 September 2024
The Tibetan Nuns Project has announced progress in its project to provide a meditation retreat center for the nuns of Shugsep Nunnery near Dharamsala.
Buddhism in the Hidden Valley, Part 5: In Conversation with Rachen Gompa’s Geshe Tenzin Nyima
Craig C Lewis
26 July 2024
Continuing our series on heritage conservation in Nepal’s Tsum Valley, we talk with Geshe Tenzin Nyima
Tibetan Nuns Project Announces New Record for Buddhist Nuns Taking Geshema Examinations this Year
Craig C Lewis
24 July 2024
The Tibetan Nuns Project has announced that this year’s cohort of geshema exam candidates has set a new record once again, with 147 Tibetan Buddhist nuns.
Tibetan Nuns Project Reports Success in Appeal to Fund New Textbooks for Buddhist Nuns
Craig C Lewis
7 June 2024
The Tibetan Nuns Project has reported on the success of its recent fundraising appeal for new math, science, and English textbooks for Buddhist nunneries.
The Pamo (Heroines) of Karma Drubdey Nunnery
Karen Greenspan
29 May 2024
Karen Greenspan visits Karma Drubdey Nunnery in central Bhutan, where female monastics are manifesting the rich heritage of cham ritual Buddhist dance
Engaged Buddhism: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim and JTS Korea Support Buddhist Nunneries in Bhutan
Craig C Lewis
22 May 2024
The revered Korean Dharma master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim and JTS Korea have been running a collaborative project to support female monastics in Bhutan.