Buddhism
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World Religions Conference held in Kelowna, B.C.The question surrounding the existence of god and human suffering was posed at the World Religions Conference in Kelowna, as people of all faiths came to share their answers.CanadaNov 8, 2022
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Regina heritage committee approves funding for new boiler at Buddhist CentreThe funding now needs to be approved by Regina city council in order for the centre to receive the $18,700 grant.CanadaJan 16, 2020
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Buddhist Centre of Regina feeling financial chill after boiler breakdownThe Buddhist Centre of Regina is appealing for donations in the face of a $45,000 bill to replace their building's boiler system.CanadaDec 26, 2019
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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.Oct 3, 2019
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Report finds complaints of ‘sexual misconduct’ by leader of Halifax-based Buddhist church to be credibleAn 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.CrimeFeb 3, 2019
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U.S. authorities investigating misconduct allegations at Shambhala retreat in ColoradoU.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.CanadaDec 21, 2018
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Probe of Buddhist leader’s alleged sexual misconduct is ongoing, report due by JanuaryShambhala 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.CanadaNov 26, 2018
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Top monk accused of harassing nuns as #MeToo spreads to ChinaShi Xuecheng, a well-known Buddhist monk in China, is facing a government investigation over accusations of sexual misconduct.WorldAug 3, 2018
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Halifax-based Buddhist group grappling with alleged sexual misconduct announces transition planSakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the leader of the Shambhala International community, stepped back from his duties this month pending the outcome of a third-party investigation.CanadaJul 30, 2018
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‘I think it’s imploding’: Followers of Shambhala International left shaken by sexual misconduct allegationsAs multiple investigations uncover a growing number of sexual misconduct allegations against Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, the impact has shaken the global organization to its core.CanadaJul 26, 2018
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