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Buddhist teacher Lama Surya Das admits sleeping with adult students in past, says it was wrong

July 30, 2020

(RNS) — Lama Surya Das said it was inappropriate for him to have sexual relationships with participants in his retreats. Five women have accused Das, the famed Buddhist leader, with past misconduct.

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Keeping safe while serving, church groups tackle pandemic and protests

by Joshua Eaton

June 30, 2020

(RNS) — Through a series of crises, church leaders have had to navigate how to meet people’s needs while keeping their volunteers safe.

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Tibetan Buddhist leader blazes an innovative trail

by Joshua Eaton

March 27, 2015

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (RNS) Tibetan monk Ogyen Trinley Dorje has the support of the Dalai Lama and the majority of Tibetans, many of whom believe he will take over the Dalai Lama’s leadership role when the 79-year-old Nobel laureate dies.

Buddhist teacher Lama Surya Das admits sleeping with adult students in past, says it was wrong

Keeping safe while serving, church groups tackle pandemic and protests

Tibetan Buddhist leader blazes an innovative trail

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