Karma Lekshe Tsomo: Conversations on Buddha-Nature 03-27-2021

Venerable Karma Lekshe Tsomo

Buddha Nature and Social Justice

27 March 2021 · 6:30 pm Pacific Standard Time

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Buddha Nature and Social Justice
27 March 2021 · 6:30 pm Pacific Standard Time

We were live with Karma Lekshe Tsomo on Saturday, February 27th at 9:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (6:30 PM Pacific Standard Time)

Venerable Tsomo is an inspiration to all Buddhists interested in living a socially conscious life and is known around the world for her warmth, knowledge, and clear approach to teaching and speaking about life, Buddhism, and social activism. She co-founded Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women, which hosts the Sakyadhita Conference, the largest and most important meeting of Buddhist women in the world.

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Venerable Karma Lekshe

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Lopen Dr. Karma Phuntsho

Conversations on Buddha-Nature

A Tsadra Foundation Event

Regular live interviews with Buddhist practitioners, scholars, and thinkers.

This is a space for stimulating and inspiring conversations on Buddha-Nature and related subjects. As a part of the Buddha-Nature Project of the Tsadra Foundation, Karma Phuntsho will host conversations with a Buddhist leader, influencer or expert each month on the theories and practices of Buddha-Nature, which will be live on Facebook. As an exercise of mindful listening, right speech, and wholesome exploration of meaning and nature of life and existence, these conversations aim to enhance the understanding and awareness of Buddha-Nature and promote the ethos of innate goodness and positive perception.

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Women in Buddhist Traditions

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A new history of Buddhism that highlights the insights and experiences of women from diverse communities and traditions around the world. Women in Buddhist Traditions offers a groundbreaking and insightful introduction to the lives of Buddhist women worldwide.

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Karma Lekshe Tsomo on her book Buddhism through American Women's Eyes

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As Buddhism is transmitted to the West women are playing a major role in its adaptation and development. The conversation presented here takes place among experienced practitioners from many Buddhist traditions who share their thoughts on the Buddhist outlook, its practical application in everyday life, and the challenges of practicing Buddhism in the Western world.

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Sakyadhītā: Daughters of the Buddha

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The proceedings of the First International Conference on Buddhist Nuns held in Bodhgaya, India in 1987.

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Buddhist Women and Social Justice

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Collection of essays that look at Buddhist women's activism for social change from the time of Buddha to the present day.

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Buddhist Feminisms and Femininities

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Adds new voices to the feminist conversation and brings a rich variety of diverse approaches to Buddhist women’s identities, “the feminine,” and Buddhist feminism. Silver Medalist, 2020 Independent Publisher Book Awards in the Religion, (Eastern/Western) Category

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Women Are Not Second-Class Buddhists

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Lion's Roar Article: "Women Are Not Second-Class Buddhists"

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Venerable Karma Lekshe Tsomo

Buddha Nature and Social Justice

March 27, 2021 · 6:30 pm Pacific Standard Time

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Buddha Nature and Social Justice
March 27, 2021 · 6:30 pm Pacific Standard Time

Lopen Dr. Karma Phuntsho discussed themes of social justice and buddha-nature with the venerable Buddhist nun, activist, professor, writer, and teacher, Dr. Karma Lekshe Tsomo. Venerable Tsomo is an inspiration to all Buddhists interested in living a socially conscious life and is known around the world for her warmth, knowledge, and clear approach to teaching and speaking about life, Buddhism, and social activism. She co-founded Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women, which hosts the Sakyadhita Conference, the largest and most important meeting of Buddhist women in the world. Along with teaching for twenty years at the University of San Diego, she also created the Jamyang Foundation to support the education of women in the Himalayas.

Conversations on Buddha-Nature

A Tsadra Foundation Event

Regular live interviews with Buddhist practitioners, scholars, and thinkers.

This is a space for stimulating and inspiring conversations on Buddha-Nature and related subjects. As a part of the Buddha-Nature Project of the Tsadra Foundation, Karma Phuntsho will host conversations with a Buddhist leader, influencer or expert each month on the theories and practices of Buddha-Nature, which will be live on Facebook. As an exercise of mindful listening, right speech, and wholesome exploration of meaning and nature of life and existence, these conversations aim to enhance the understanding and awareness of Buddha-Nature and promote the ethos of innate goodness and positive perception.