The Siikainen Stupa: The Northernmost Stupa in the World
Ngakpa Maitreya
21 December 2015
The Siikainen Stupa, named after its location in the…
Celtic Buddhism: A Confluence of Two Ancient Traditions
Craig C Lewis
21 December 2015
Celtic Buddhism, a little-known permutation of the Buddhist…
Kalmykia: Lore and Memory at the Far Side of the Buddhist World
Raymond Lam
21 December 2015
Raymond Lam travels to the windswept steppes of…
Painting the Eight Auspicious Symbols for the Dalai Lama, Part 2
Dakini As Art
18 December 2015
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
Teaching Western Women an Ancient Tibetan Art and Gaining Wisdom Along the Way
Dakini As Art
4 December 2015
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
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Releases Video Offering Insights Following His Retreat
Craig C Lewis
30 November 2015
The respected teacher of Tibetan Buddhism Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche has released a short video in which he relates his experiences on his journey
A Conversation with Ani Zamba, Part Three: Coming Unstuck
Frances McDonald
27 November 2015
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
Life in the Red – The Long Journey to Really Being Daughters of the Buddha
Ayya Yeshe Bodhicitta
20 November 2015
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.
Let It Be: Creativity in the Moment
Dakini As Art
20 November 2015
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
A Conversation with Ani Zamba, Part Two: Benefiting Others
Frances McDonald
20 November 2015
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
A Reluctant Buddhist: How it Took Me Eight Years to Start Practicing in This Life, Part II
Sally Ember
13 November 2015
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
A Conversation with Ani Zamba, Part One: Looking at Things in Different Ways
Frances McDonald
13 November 2015
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