Mipham

• 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.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2018
  
• ‘It appears he had a very revolving door’: Allegations against Halifax-based Buddhist leader rising

  The woman whose whistleblowing research has touched off a sex scandal in a Halifax-based Buddhist organization suggests the allegations have just begun.

  Jul 13, 2018
  
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• Nova Scotia-based Buddhist leader facing new sexual misconduct allegations

  The new claims are included in a memo by Carol Merchasin, a lawyer who oversaw a preliminary investigation into the initial claims against Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2018
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• Halifax-based Buddhist leader apologizes to community after sexual misconduct allegations

  Inspired by Tibetan Buddhism, Shambhala is one of the largest western Buddhist movements with more than 200 meditation centres around the world.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2018