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The Light in the Darkness: Opening our Hearts to Hope
A story of personal redemption
Uploaded 18 Nov 2016
Living Dr. Ambedkar’s Vision
Babasaheb's legacy in the 21st century
Uploaded 18 Nov 2016
Book Review: Wendy Garling’s <i>Stars at Dawn</i>
Exploring the indispensable female narrative in Buddhism
Uploaded 28 Oct 2016
The 2,600th Anniversary of the Global Bhikkhuni Sangha and Fourfold Sangha of the Buddha
Witnessing the revival of the female monasticism in the Buddhist world
Uploaded 9 Sep 2016
Emperors, Lamas, and Silk: the Origin of Fabric <i>Thangkas</i>
Tracing the roots of a sacred Buddhist art form
Uploaded 8 Apr 2016
<i>Wise Teacher, Wise Student: Tibetan Approaches to a Healthy Relationship</i> – Book Review
Berzin examines the benefits and pitfalls in the relationship between practitioner and teacher
Uploaded 25 Sep 2015
“Women On The Path”
Women On The Path is an upcoming film by The Yogini Project. It will tell the stories of women the world over who are genuinely practicing Buddhism in a variety of contexts, from accomplished teachers
Uploaded 12 Dec 2014
Traditionally-minded Buddhists will benefit most from fully ordained nuns
Every Buddhist would find it difficult to contest the idea that Buddhism values spiritual authority. Buddhism’s need for legitimate transmission inevitably means upholding the monastic sangha as the p
Uploaded 24 Sep 2013
Traditionally-minded Buddhists will benefit most from fully ordained nuns
Every Buddhist would find it difficult to contest the idea that Buddhism values spiritual authority. Buddhism’s need for legitimate transmission inevitably means upholding the monastic sangha as the p
Uploaded 24 Sep 2013
Rita Gross: “Buddhism and Feminism have always shared a voice”
Although she is now retired, Professor Rita Gross cuts a familiar figure to her early days as an academic advocating gender equality. She remains a faithful Tibetan Buddhist, but fearless in critiquin
Uploaded 14 Aug 2013
The Rupa and Form Manifestations Encountered in Turkey
  Original Chinese text: Elsa Lam Translation: Brenda Leung English Editing: Raymond Lam     During the hot days of July and August, I took a trip to
Uploaded 15 Oct 2012
Pema Choling Institute: Education and Empowerment for the Women of Bhutan
Writer Christine Arpita works closely with Pema Choling to improve the lives and opportunities of nuns in Bhutan.  It is 4:45 a.m. and the bell sounds for morning practice in the temple area.  Eve
Uploaded 18 Jul 2012
The Story of Atifeh
The following story is from Ven. Wuling’s children’s book, How Will I Behave Today and the Rest of My Life. It is a touching, gentle tale about convincing one’s greatest role models – one’s parents –
Uploaded 1 Jul 2012
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