The Hindu right has brazenly launched a multi-pronged attack, simultaneously targeting Christians, Muslims and other minorities along with anyone who speaks against the BJP regime.
Asia and Religions for Peace
Enough is Enough My Dear Myanmar
Cardinal Charles Bo (Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar) speaks of how peace is important this Christmas season, now more than ever, and asks us to reflect on how did this peace leave us in the first place.
17th Sakyadhita Buddhist Women’s Conference, online December 26-29
The 17th Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women’s Conference, taking place virtually December 26-29, is open for registration. Lion’s Roar’s Andrea Miller talks to Sakyadhita’s president Sharon Suh about her work and the organization’s mission to benefit Buddhist women around the world.
From Sri Lanka to Australia: how women are remaking Buddhism
Full ordination as a Buddhist nun, or Bhikkhuni, is lifechanging for women like Ayya Suvira. “My ordination day was the happiest day of my life,” says Suvira Bhikkhuni. “The motion is passed to accept you as a member of the sangha – it’s a very special experience.”
