Regina heritage committee approves funding for new boiler at Buddhist Centre
The funding now needs to be approved by Regina city council in order for the centre to receive the $18,700 grant. Continue reading
Buddhism
Buddhist Centre of Regina feeling financial chill after boiler breakdown
By Connor O’Donovan Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Buddhist Centre of Regina is appealing for donations in the face of a $45,000 bill to replace their building’s boiler system. Continue reading
The rise of extreme Buddhism: What’s happening and why?
In places like Myanmar and Sri Lanka, violent fire bombings, mob scenes and forced migrations are now synonymous with Buddhist nationalist sentiment. Continue reading
Report finds complaints of ‘sexual misconduct’ by leader of Halifax-based Buddhist church to be credible
An investigator with the Halifax law firm Wickwire Holm hired by the organization found clergyman Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche made inappropriate sexual advances towards two female students. Continue reading
U.S. authorities investigating misconduct allegations at Shambhala retreat in Colorado
U.S. authorities are looking into potential illicit activity involving a Colorado retreat connected to Shambhala International, a Halifax-based Buddhist organization roiled by sexual misconduct allegations. Continue reading
Probe of Buddhist leader’s alleged sexual misconduct is ongoing, report due by January
Shambhala International’s interim board says the law firm Wickwire Holm has been investigating allegations of sexual harm caused by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and other Shambhala leaders since late summer. Continue reading
Top monk accused of harassing nuns as #MeToo spreads to China
Shi Xuecheng, a well-known Buddhist monk in China, is facing a government investigation over accusations of sexual misconduct. Continue reading
Halifax-based Buddhist group grappling with alleged sexual misconduct announces transition plan
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the leader of the Shambhala International community, stepped back from his duties this month pending the outcome of a third-party investigation. Continue reading
‘I think it’s imploding’: Followers of Shambhala International left shaken by sexual misconduct allegations
As multiple investigations uncover a growing number of sexual misconduct allegations against Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the impact has shaken the global organization to its core. Continue reading
‘It appears he had a very revolving door’: Allegations against Halifax-based Buddhist leader rising
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
The woman whose whistleblowing research has touched off a sex scandal in a Halifax-based Buddhist organization suggests the allegations have just begun. Continue reading