Gina Sharpe, Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara, and Pilar Jennings examine spiritual power, the roots of its abuse, and how we might learn to hold it differently going forward.
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Breaking the Silence on Sexual Misconduct
Willa Blythe Baker offers both her painful firsthand account of sexual misconduct by a guru and insight for fellow survivors and communities.
The Healing Journey: Rosalie’s Story
For many of us, healing from trauma is the most important journey we can take in life. Psychologist and Buddhist teacher Tara Brach tells the inspiring story of her client Rosalie, and how she started to heal the wounds in her mind, body, and heart. *Trigger warning: The abuse Rosalie suffered is described graphically in […]
An expert on faith-based abuse talks about how Buddhists can address sexual misconduct
Buddhist Criminologist Michael Salter talks to Lion’s Roar about addressing and preventing sexual abuse in Buddhist communities.
Confronting Abuse of Power
© Artemfurman, Dreamstime.comRecent headlines have revealed that spiritual communities, including Buddhist ones, are particularly vulnerable to sexual abuse by male authority figures.
How the Three Jewels Healed My Heart After Abuse
In the midst of an abusive relationship, Buddhist practitioner Ray Buckner says the three jewels were painfully absent from their life.
Zen teachers issue open letter confronting abuse
As Zen teachers, we would like to express our gratitude to Buddhadharma’s recent issue on abuse in Buddhist commiunities.
Buddhist scholars receive grant to document sexual abuse in American Buddhism
Two religious scholars who specialize in Buddhism are part of a cohort that has been awarded a grant to spend the next five years looking at sexual abuse in religious communities.
Letter to Sogyal Rinpoche from current and ex-Rigpa members details abuse allegations
Sogyal Rinpoche teaching in Lerab Ling, 2006. Photo by Lotsawa108 via CC BY-SA 3.0 license.A letter, written by students of Sogyal Rinpoche, has been posted on the internet, detailing abuses allegedly committed by Rinpoche.
Shambhala releases Olive Branch report detailing allegations of abuse in community
The report includes allegations against the organization’s head, Sakyong Mipham, and founder Chögyam Trungpa, as well as other leaders in the community.