Aside from the occasional visiting Rinpoche, few are in a position to represent and transmit the Vajrayana tradition in the nations of Eastern Europe. Bulgaria,
Ela Pedma’s dream of being a bronze sculptor began at the age of seven or eight. Her father returned from a trip with a book
As I paused to catch my breath in the thin air, I felt a little embarrassed and awed as an elderly nun overtook me with
Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (1931–2011) was a quintessential Vajra Master and hands-on guru who touched the lives of countless disciples with his example, brilliance, and unflagging
Hasta Colman recalls her childhood adventures…
The Siikainen Stupa, named after its location in the…
Celtic Buddhism, a little-known permutation of the Buddhist…
Raymond Lam travels to the windswept steppes of…
The origins and meanings of the Eight Auspicious Symbols In my previous article,* I wrote about the large paintings that I was asked to create
When I began teaching Western women the sacred art of Tibetan appliqué in 2008, I thought I was merely teaching needlework, but I had underestimated
The respected teacher of Tibetan Buddhism Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche has released a short video in which he relates his experiences on his journey
Earlier this year, Buddhistdoor published the life story of Ani Zamba Chozom in eight weekly parts.* One of the first Westerners to be ordained as
