Tsechu in Sikkim: The Guru’s Gift
Karen Greenspan
11 July 2024
Karen Greenspan explores the spiritual heritage of tantric ritual dance at Ralang Monastery in Sikkim
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
Online Dharma: Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche to Lead “The Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen” Retreat
Craig C Lewis
15 April 2024
The celebrated Tibetan tulku Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will lead a three day retreat from 3–5 May titled “The Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.”
Clearing the Path to Compassion: A Conversation with Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche
Craig C Lewis
25 November 2023
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche lays out the foundation of the Buddhist path for modern practitioners
Dancing a Display of Emptiness: Thrangu Nuns Make History
Karen Greenspan
28 September 2023
Karen Greenspan visits Nepal, where she engages with a contemporary manifestation of an ancient tradition of Buddhist dance
The Revered Buddhist Scholar and Tulku Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche Has Died
Craig C Lewis
9 June 2023
Thrangu Tashi Chöling Monastery in Nepal has announced that the revered tulku Yongdzin Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, died on 4 June.
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Launches the “freshmind” Project Offering Everyday Dharma for Contemporary Minds
Craig C Lewis
30 May 2022
The celebrated Tibetan tulku and meditation master Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche has announced a new collaborative project called “freshmind,” an interactive website that pools together a
99 Buddhist Monks Test Positive for COVID-19 at Rumtek and Gonjang Monasteries in Sikkim
Craig C Lewis
25 May 2021
Sikkim has recorded 84 pandemic-related deaths so…
Senior Tibetan Lama the Third Bardor Tulku Rinpoche Dies Aged 71
Craig C Lewis
9 April 2021
Rinpoche is survived by his wife and their three daughters
Ka-nying Shedrub Ling Announces Parinirvana of Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche
Craig C Lewis
21 December 2020
Rinpoche passed away at the age of 68
Karmapa Says No Action from India on Pending Visa Application
Craig C Lewis
23 January 2019
Return to India remains uncertain
Indian Government Indicates Softer Stance on the Karmapa’s Status
Craig C Lewis
12 September 2018
India expresses confidence in His Holiness as the…