I See You. I Believe You. I Am Here.
Nina Müller
3 March 2026
When being soft and tender is an act of strength, character and resistance. . . especially in the face of the venal powerful
Buddhist Nun and Abbots in Cross-Litigation Over Sexual Assault, Exploitation Claims in Southern California
Buddhistdoor Global
19 August 2025
A Buddhist nun has sued two Southern California abbots, alleging sexual assault, labor exploitation, and retaliation, while the abbots countersued accusing her of extortion and fraud
South Korean Court Awards Damages to Woman in Sexual Harassment Case Involving Buddhist Monk
Justin Whitaker
26 June 2025
The move marks an important advancement toward justice for survivors of religious abuse in Korea
The Shambhala Touching the Earth Collective: Crowd Source EcoDharma in Bloom
John Harvey Negru
31 August 2024
Modern technology helps Shambhala bring communities and individuals together to discuss ecoDharma without the large carbon footprint
Second Woman Accuses Dzogchen Buddhist Teacher in Oregon of Rape
Justin Whitaker
18 July 2024
Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, still listed as an active teacher for a network of Dzogchen Buddhist communities in the United States, has been accused of sexual abuse by a second former student
Nepalese Figure Known as “Buddha Boy” Jailed for Sexual Assault
Justin Whitaker
9 July 2024
Ram Bahadur Bamjan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail and may face further charges related to the disappearance of some of his followers
Tendai Buddhist Priest Accused of Abuse in Japan
Justin Whitaker
30 April 2024
After more than a decade of alleged abuse, a Japanese nun has come forward in hopes of stopping her abuser and supporting other victims
Lawsuit Alleges Decades of Sexual Assault at Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in New York
Justin Whitaker
12 December 2023
Palpung Thubten Choling monastery is named in a lawsuit alleging a pattern of sexual assault by its founder, Lama Norlha
Buddhistdoor View: Verifying Teachers’ Intentions and Origins is Critical to Building a Culture of Honesty
Buddhistdoor Global
2 December 2023
Ongoing problems swirling around dubious teachers in Malaysia are a product of lax oversight and a culture of silence
Shambhala USA at Heart of Vermont Supreme Court Case Extending Abuse Survivor Rights
Justin Whitaker
19 September 2023
Vermont Supreme Court upholds a 2019 law allowing abuse survivors extended time to sue those responsible
Dzogchen Buddhist Teacher and Center in Oregon Sued Over Rape Allegation
Justin Whitaker
27 April 2023
Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, or Choga, of the Dzogchen Retreat Center in Oregon has been accused of sexual battery by a former student
Dalai Lama Apologizes for Inappropriate Conduct with Young Boy
Justin Whitaker
11 April 2023
While some have pointed to the Tibetan tradition of greeting others with one’s tongue outstretched, a Delhi-based child’s rights group said that cultural expressions like this are not acceptable