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
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
I ordained as a nun in the Tibetan tradition with a heart filled with inspiration. I wanted to become a Buddha and benefit all beings.
From a very early age I’ve enjoyed spending time alone. As a young girl growing up in England, communing with nature, I would crush stones
Stepping into the Golden Lobby of the Museum of World Religions in Taipei, one’s attention is immediately captured by a colorful labyrinthine design spread across
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
The second part of Sally’s spiritual journey The summer of 1996 brought many life-altering changes. My co-parenting partner of over 20 years and the father
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
Professor Pauline Yu is president of the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), a federation of humanities-focused organizations which in 2013, collaborated with The Robert
The Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni graces almost every postcard, pamphlet, and webpage about the Russian republic of Kalmykia. Cast against the backdrop of a
Thagzo, or the Bhutanese textile-weaving tradition, enjoys a lofty place amongst the national “Thirteen Arts and Crafts,” or zorig chusum. Globalization and the gradual, tightly controlled
This article forms part of the “Buddhist Voices from the Land of Rivers” series, which is based on visits by the authors to Buddhist sites
